S4N Membership
S4N Membership
The Sports for Nature Framework brings together a diverse community of member sport organisations, from global institutions like the International Olympic Committee and international federations, to National Olympic Committees, regional and national governing bodies, clubs, teams, venues, and event organisers (including LA28). Members span every continent and a wide range of sports – from football to sailing, from golf to basketball, form swimming to volleyball – uniting household names with grassroots organisations of every size.
What connects this growing community is a shared, measurable commitment to nature. Each member works towards the Framework’s four principles, developing action plans, implementing various actions, and reporting progress annually, while gaining access to a supportive network of peers, tools and resources to advance their nature journey together.
Interested organisations have to fulfil two eligibility criteria before they can join the Sports for Nature Framework. They have to (1) be sport organisations, and (2) formally commit to the Sports for Nature Framework and its four principles.
Once an organisation becomes an active Sports for Nature member, it is expected to contribute to nature protection and restoration through concrete actions.
Members are required (currently the only formal requirement) to report on their progress annually (in January of the following year). If they fail to do so two years in a row and do not re-engage during a grace period of 6 months, their S4N membership is terminated.
Interested in Sports for Nature but not fulfilling the eligibility criteria?
Only sport organisations (club, team, league, governing body, National Olympic Committee, event, venue etc.) can become S4N members.
Commit to take measurable action for nature by signing the Sports for Nature Declaration.
Act upon the commitment: assess, make a plan, implement.
Report annually on progress.
Whether a member organisation is just beginning its journey or already demonstrating leadership, the Sports for Nature Executive Team and Partners aim to provide support that is relevant, practical and proportionate to its needs. Be it through Advisory Group feedback on annual reports, expert review of strategies and action plans, contribution to workshops and events, or capacity building, community building and communications support, we accompany members every step of the way.
Gain access to guidance, resources, capacity building and practical tools to understand better your organisation’s relationship with nature and identify meaningful opportunities for action.
Nature challenges are rarely solved alone. We crate opportunities for members to connect with peers, experts and partners, enabling organisations to exchange experiences, learn from one another and collaborate on shared challenges and opportunities.
As organisations move from planning to action, we provide practical support to help members implement and strengthen their nature work. This includes access to and support using the S4N Nature Action Tool, guidance on monitoring, technical advice and more.
Gain the right to use the Sports for Nature logo and get visibility for your nature actions through S4N case studies, social media, our website and joint communications.
Connect with us to learn more about the Framework and discuss the eligibility of your organisation. If eligible, you will be able to move to the following steps.
Write a short motivation statement (max. 200 words) outlining why your organisation wants to join, what it would like to achieve and how we can support you.
Sign the S4N Declaration, which you will receive from the S4N Executive Team. You are encouraged to have your top management/leaders sign on behalf of your organisation.
After having received your declaration and motivation statement, your organisation will be officially welcomed to Sports for Nature and will go through a short onboarding process.