From local tournaments on sandy beaches to global championships in mountain valleys, sports events bring people together in celebration of skill, passion, and shared experience. Yet behind the excitement, every event large or small interacts with the natural world. Venues, materials, and logistics can leave an environmental footprint that, with the right awareness and planning, can easily be minimized or even turned into a positive force for nature.
Join us for the next Sport for Nature “Nature Sportified” webinar as we launch the new Sport for Nature Event Guide, a practical resource designed to help event organizers plan, deliver, and restore events with nature in mind.
During this webinar, we will explore:
- Why caring for nature is essential in the world of sports events.
- How different event types—stadium-based, urban, or in wild settings—affect ecosystems.
- Practical steps for organizing events that reduce environmental risks and enhance biodiversity.
- Ways to restore and regenerate nature after events through reporting and follow-up action.
- Real-world insights and lessons learned from Sports for Nature signatories and partner organizations already applying these principles.
Our speakers line-up includes:
- Sasha Sutherland, Director at Barbados Olympic Association Inc. A former athlete and published academic shaping conversations on equality, governance and sport’s social impact.
- Szabolcs Birkas-Kovats, Head of Marketing and Sponsorship at Hungarian Swimming Federation. 20+ years’ international experience, spanning global events, e-commerce, luxury retail and national federation leadership across aquatics.
- David Stubbs, Lead Author “Event Guide”. One of the world’s leading sustainability experts in sport.
- Jen Cerullo, Sustainability Manager at World Triathlon.
- Emanuel Boscardin, Programme Officer, Sports for Nature at International Union for Conservation of Nature
About Sports for Nature
Sports for Nature is a joint initiative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy.
It aims to deliver transformative action for nature across sports, by 2030 and beyond, enabling sports to champion nature and contribute to its protection and restoration. It provides a game plan for sports — at all levels — to accelerate and inspire others to take action for nature.