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The Climate of Sport
The Climate of Sport is your weekly fast-take on the biggest stories in sport, through the lens of forces reshaping the game. From extreme weather to sustainability, and the business realities behind it, we break down what’s happening, what it means, and why it matters for sports organisations, athletes, leagues, sponsors, investors, fans and participants.
Sport is entering a new era. Climate impacts are already affecting how events are played, scheduled, and delivered, while sustainability is…
Episodes
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Norman Vossschulte
Claire talks with Director of Fan Experience and Sustainability at the Philadelphia Eagles, Norman Vossschulte. An upbeat and positive chat about the work the…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Roger McClendon
This week Claire chats with Roger McClendon, Executive Director of Green Sports Alliance. A great conversation which touches on climate justice, community and…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Seyi Smith
This week Claire is joined by 2x Olympian and Founder of Racing To Zero, Seyi Smith. A fascinating conversation from an athlete and engineering and…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Katie Cross
This week Claire chats with Katie Cross, Founder of Pledgeball about engaging sports fans on the environment via a pledging mechanism. A great conversation…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Aileen McManamon
Claire talks with Aileen McManamon, Founder of 5T Sports and OG/Godmother/Coach of the sustainable sport movement. With a discussion that focusses…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, David Garrido
Claire chats with Sky Sports presenter, David Garrido about his journey to being a sustainability champion, the role of broadcasters in sports taking action on…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Dr Allen Hershkowitz
For our Earth Day episode, who else could Claire speak to but the godfather of the sustainable sports movement; Dr Allen Hershkowitz, Founding Director at…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Melissa Wilson
Claire chats with former GB Rower, Melissa Wilson about her latest initiative, Athletes of the World, the role of athletes in sports taking action on climate…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Dr Jessica Murfree
This episode is gold. Claire is joined by Dr Jessica Murfree of Texas A&M University, and the conversation goes from environmental impacts on major sports…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Joie Leigh
This week Claire chats with Joie Leigh, Former GB and England Hockey Player and Sustainability Coordinator at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. A really…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Dr Brian McCullough
This week Claire is joined by Dr Brian McCullough of Texas A&M University and The Sport Ecology Group. Brian is one of leading global academics on sport and…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Tom Gribbin
This week we are joined by Planet Super League Co-Founder, Tom Gribbin. PSL tournaments engage football fans to undertake positive environmental actions in…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu
This week Claire is chatting to Sectors Engagement Lead at UNFCCC, Lindita Xhaferi Salihu, about Sports for Climate Action Framework. How it started, progress…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Alexandra Rickham
This week Claire speaks with Paralympian sailor, Alexandra Rickham, soon to take up her role as Head of Sustainability at World Sailing. Hear Alexandra's…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Sheila Nguyen
This week Claire chats to Sheila Nguyen, CEO of Sport Environment Alliance, based in Australia. The conversation includes the biggest concerns for sports…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Lew Blaustein
Claire speaks with Lew Blaustein of EcoAthletes and GreenSportsBlog about the biggest recent stories in sport x sustainability, including the Beijing 2022…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Jeremy Casebeer
Claire is joined by pro-Beach Volleyball player, Jeremy Casebeer, to get an athlete-advocate's perspective on driving positive impact. Topics include travel…
- The Climate of Sport
With guest, Dr Madeleine Orr
Feat. Dr Maddy Orr; on industry progress, squaring the circle of sustainable growth, the environmental impact of sports, fan engagement and why we need to…
- The Climate of Sport
Welcome! With guest Matthew Campelli
Kicking off the podcast with The Sustainability Report Founder, Matthew Campelli. Topics covered include fan engagement, the role of athletes, sponsorship…