News: Environment

Disaster funding now available for Queensland sport and recreation clubs impacted by cyclone

Queensland sport and active recreation clubs impacted by heavy rain and flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth can now apply for emergency funding. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth battered…

read more

Jan 18, 2022 Environment / Finance / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Latest IOC Sustainability Report highlights 2017-2020 achievements across the Olympic Movement 

The third International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sustainability Report has advised that the IOC has achieved 15 of its 18 sustainability objectives for the period 2017-2020, raising its…

read more

Jan 14, 2022 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Beijing Games Organisers pledge to deliver sustainable Winter Olympics

With the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics less than a month away and preparation for the Games having entered their final stage, the Beijing Olympic Organising Committee has emphasised the…

read more

Jan 7, 2022 ByNigel Benton Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Multiple Olympic Gold medallist Lisa Carrington named a Dame in New Zealand’s New Year Honours list

183 New Zealanders have been named in the country’s New Year Honours with multiple Olympic Gold medal winning canoe racer Lisa Carrington and Paralympic swimmer Sophie Pascoe among…

read more

Jan 1, 2022 Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New PCYC Walgett equipped with innovative water panel technology

The newly opened Police Citizen’s Youth Club in Walgett has made use of innovative water panel technology to counter supply issues in the often drought impacted northern NSW town.…

read more

Dec 31, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

MCG looks for Boxing Day Ashes Test fans to consider environmental sustainability

As it prepares to host one of the biggest events on the sporting calendar and potentially the largest crowd to a sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere since the start of the COVID-19…

read more

Dec 24, 2021 Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Change in Western Australian Government portfolios sees new Tourism Minister appointment

A cabinet reshuffle by Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has seen state Deputy Premier Roger Cook moved from the position of Health Minister, which he has held for the last five…

read more

Dec 21, 2021 Environment / Government / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

City of Stonnington continues to climate-proof sports fields and parks

Since announcing its commitment to act on the climate emergency in 2020, City of Stonnington continues to work towards future-proofing the city to minimise the effects of increasing…

read more

Dec 20, 2021 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUSTAINABLE SPORTS NEWSLETTER

Receive all the latest leisure news, product and event updates from across Asia when it launches later this year.