The Climate of Sport

By Claire Poole

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 realiti

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The Climate of Sport episodes:

April 30, 2026 Yellow Card Amnesty, Smarter Stadiums and Making the Cut
This week's episode features a diverse Climate Hat Trick, exploring three hot stories at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and sport. From FIFA's impending yellow card policy to new and renovated stadium builds and the NFL draft, Claire breaks down the latest news in sport through a climate lens.
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REMINDER: Join us online on 30 April 2026 for the People's Emergency Briefing: A Special Screening For Sport. Reserve your spot for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sportpositivesummit/2155375
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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:
Story 1 - FIFA World Cup Yellow Card https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7235588/2026/04/27/fifa-world-cup-yellow-card/
Story 2: Football Stadium Plans
Brighton & Hove Albion https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/48618258/brighton-announce-plans-uk-first-purpose-built-women-football-stadium /
Camp Nou - https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/04/27/barcelonas-camp-nou-rebuild-puts-economic-environmental-sustainability-at-the-forefront/
Story 3 - The NFL Draft
Record numbers - https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/28/nfl-draft-recap-visit-pittsburgh/stories/202604280083#:~:text=By%20the%20draft's%20close%20on,outcome%2C%20Mr.%20Bachar%20said.
Local news reporting on tree felling - https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/1rqgai7/100_trees_will_be_removed_to_make_room_for_nfl/
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April 22, 2026 OverHeated Rivalry: A FIFA World Cup 2026 Special
Climate risk at FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 is the one factor that could impact everything from scheduling to tournament delivery, squad performance, fan experience, broadcast timings, commercials and financial risk.
Very few people are talking about it, but that’s where we come in. If you’ve got skin in the game, or you want to be across every angle, listen to Claire and a powerhouse lineup break it all down.
*Access the links masterlist, timestamps and transcript here.*
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April 16, 2026 Energy Hits Cricket, Cabo Verde’s World Cup Moment and the Paris Marathon Debate
Claire is back with this week's Climate Hat Trick, exploring three hot stories at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and sport. This week's news emphasises how climate pressure continues to change how sport is scheduled, designed, and delivered.
REMINDER: Join us online on 30 April 2026 for the People's Emergency Briefing: A Special Screening For Sport. Reserve your spot for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sportpositivesummit/2155375
Claire’s LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clairepoole_sportpositive-sportcomms-sustainabilitycomms-ugcPost-7448288526846169089-SYau?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC_v64BPy0eKiRIXDgcn5iinPeT5vMzv4k
Christiana Figueres’ LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christianafigueres_weve-talked-about-sea-level-rise-in-centimetres-activity-7447611615174123520-mRtY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC_v64BPy0eKiRIXDgcn5iinPeT5vMzv4k
Sustainable Sports Apparel Charter - https://5thread.com/charter/
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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:
Story 1:
Bangladesh Cricket - https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/48435832/bcb-changes-timings-mens-womens-games-support-energy-saving-initiative
Pakistan Cricket - https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/pakistan-cricket-fans-psl-2026-fuel-shortag-b2944458.html
Story 2:
Cabo Verde kit drop - https://www.footyheadlines.com/2026/04/new-cape-verde-2026-world-cup-home-away-kits.html
Third kit drop expected - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7193261/2026/04/13/minnows-cape-verde-to-make-world-cup-debut-in-striking-new-jerseys/
Climate impacts on Cabo Verde - https://portaldoclima.gov.cv/en/climate-change/
Story 3:
Paris Marathon - https://marathonhandbook.com/paris-marathon-water-cup-policy-opinion/
LinkedIn Post with comments - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-cyr-2a2228141_the-paris-marathon-was-the-first-mega-marathon-activity-7449818009646379008-qkUU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC_v64BPy0eKiRIXDgcn5iinPeT5vMzv4k
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April 09, 2026 From Earthrise to Earthset: Climate, Sport, and the Action Gap
We know more about our planet than ever. So what happens when sport’s growth meets planetary limits?
With the Artemis II mission dominating the news, Claire reflects on the iconic Earthrise moment from 1968 and what has changed since then across sport, climate science, and global growth.
Join us online on 30 April 2026 for the People's Emergency Briefing: A Special Screening For Sport. Reserve your spot for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sportpositivesummit/2155375
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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:
Story 1: 2026 Final Four: NCAA tournament expansion 'will happen.' Here's why that's the case despite the outcries against it
https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/2026-final-four-ncaa-tournament-expansion-will-happen-heres-why-thats-the-case-despite-the-outcries-against-it-135942351.html
Story 2: World Athletics to introduce standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030
https://worldathletics.org/news/press-releases/athens-2030-world-marathon-championships
Story 3: Bangladesh government appoints Tamim as new BCB president
https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/48418881/bangladesh-government-appoints-tamim-iqbal-new-bcb-president
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April 02, 2026 A new era of sport leadership: impact and navigating change
In this special roundup episode, host Claire and producer Nyla explore leadership in sport, sustainability, and climate action, sharing insights and themes from the recent Leadership Series.
Featuring expert voices, seven key themes define the future of sport leadership in a changing climate.
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Intro Mentions
Claire's Anthropy Instagram Reel
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgAs1lMs3S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
BBC4 Rare Earth: The Future of Sport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002t2km
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Hat-Trick Story Sources
1: Investors and Broadcasters Are Piling In to Women’s Sport
https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/sports/ions-push-into-pwhl-another-big-win-for-womens-sports-coverage
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-partners-tmrw-sports-new-professional-flag-football-league
https://www.forbes.com/sites/clairepoolesp/2025/03/08/womens-sports-growth-is-a-win-for-investors-brands-and-the-planet/
2: What connects flooding, felons, sinkholes and shortened distances? The Brazilian MotoGP
https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/moto-gp/like-a-stone-festival-disintegrating-track-adds-to-motogp-mayhem-winners-slice-of-history-talking-points/news-story/de7e8a415c2a01a1f2e8e02236c7eafb
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2023/06/11/1009430
3: Climate Crashes the Race: Protest Halts Pro Cycling
https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/safety/climate-protester-sits-down-on-cobbles-in-front-of-oncoming-peloton-at-ronde-van-brugge
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March 26, 2026 "All 60 clubs have to win this game" - How J.League is driving sustainability in football
In this episode, Claire sits down with an incredible sustainability leader from the world of football in Japan.
Takayuki Tsujii, Sustainability Executive Officer at J. League, shares how sustainability is being embedded into Japanese football and what the launch of Sport Positive Leagues in Japan means.
Listen to hear practical ways to create a sustainable sport system that ensures climate actions are holistic, measurable, and embedded rather than just symbolic.
J.League Climate Action
J.League 2025 Season Review
J.LEAGUE Climate Action Handbook – English
Mito Hollyhock’s Solar-Sharing Initiative: How a Football Club In Japan Is Growing Clean Energy and Crops
Japan Climate Initiative: Sport × Sustainability – Sport Positive CEO Japan Visit Commemorative Event
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The Climate Hat-Trick Sources
Story 1: Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance: WMO Report launch
https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/earths-climate-swings-increasingly-out-of-balance
Story 2: $1bn stadium crowned best MLB ballpark as climate change and $700m star make impact
https://talksport.com/sport/baseball/4131335/mlb-los-angeles-dodgers-stadium-home-runs-shohei-ohtani/
Additional links:
Ranking the Most Home Run-Friendly MLB Ballparks (2020-2025)
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/most-home-run-friendly-mlb-ballparks-107439
"Global Warming, Home Runs, and the Future of America’s Pastime” - 2023
https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/104/5/BAMS-D-22-0235.1.xml
Story 3: World Athletics launches phase two of groundbreaking air quality initiative at World Indoor Championships
https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/phase-two-air-quality-initiative-world-indoor-championships
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March 19, 2026 Formula E on B Corp Certification: "Our mission is to inspire people living a more sustainable lifestyle"
Today, Claire is joined by Julia Palle, Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E, a leading expert on sustainability in motorsport and the international elite sport industry. Julia shares the journey of Formula E becoming the world's first B Corp-certified sport, along with the challenges and opportunities it faced along the way to this milestone.
Formula E becomes the world's first B Corp certified sport: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/825768
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Climate Hat-Trick Stories
1: Formula 1: new sustainability rules are changing the way races are won- https://theconversation.com/formula-1-new-sustainability-rules-are-changing-the-way-races-are-won-278342
2: Effects of climate change on physical inactivity: a panel data study across 156 countries from 2000 to 2022 - https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00472-3/fulltext
3: Food for White Winters: Testing More Resilient Meals at the FIS Alpine World Cup Åre 2026 - https://www.fis-ski.com/inside-fis/news/2025-26/food-for-white-winters
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March 12, 2026 Women's Super League Reduces Carbon Footprint While Growing
Claire speaks with Hannah Buckley, Head of Infrastructure, Safety & Sustainability at the Women's Super League. Recorded ahead of the Subway WSL Cup Final, this episode dives into how the league is approaching sustainability leadership at the Cup Final and more broadly across the league.
With newer structures and fewer legacy systems, women's sport has an opportunity to embed sustainable practices early as it continues to grow rapidly.
Hannah mentions Women's Football Stadium Design Guidance - https://www.wslfootball.com/publications
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Climate Hat-Trick Stories
1: LA Marathon Award finisher Medals To Those who complete 18 miles of the 26.2m course - http://runnersworld.com/news/a70641839/finishers-medal-mile-18-los-angeles-marathon/
2: FIFA says that broadcasters can show adverts during hydration breaks at FIFA Men’s World Cup - https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/48111478/fifa-gives-green-light-adverts-shown-world-cup-water-breaks
3: McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation put their coral restoration technology into play - https://www.barrierreef.org/news/media-release/McLaren-fast-tracking-reef-recovery
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March 05, 2026 "You heard it hear first" - Sport England on sustainability reporting
Today, Claire is joined by Denise Ludlam, Environmental Sustainability Strategic Lead, Sport England. Chris Boardman, Chair of Sport England, also joins for the quickfire round.
What happens when climate action becomes non-negotiable in community sport?
Claire and Denise discuss moving from tick-box sustainability to real action, why language and culture matter, accountability, and how grassroots organisations can drive collective impact. Denise also shares insight on Sport England's sustainability maturity tool and demanding climate action plans from funded partners.
Sustainability Maturity Tool | Sport England
Buddle | Sport England
Sustainability | Sport England
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February 26, 2026 Hayley Ladd's Secret to Avoiding Burnout: Pro Athlete Life
Today, Claire is joined by Hayley Ladd, professional footballer for Crystal Palace & Wales and an MBA graduate. They discuss leadership, environmental sustainability, and the future of women’s football, with Hayley offering a unique perspective through the lens of both a player and scholar.
GARFIELD Project: www.garfield-eu.org
Sport Positive Leagues: www.sportpositiveleagues.com
Forbes: Women’s Sports Growth Is A Win For Investors, Brands And The Planet: https://www.forbes.com/sites/clairepoolesp/2025/03/08/womens-sports-growth-is-a-win-for-investors-brands-and-the-planet/
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