Sports for Nature

57% were first-time orienteering participants. 100% had the opportunity to experience conservation in action.   At Jaguacy Farm in Brazil, 163 athletes took part in a competition that integrated real conservation practices, from forest regeneration to water protection.   Read the case study on our website. https://lnkd.in/dSP7uQc6

Inspiring conversations. Thank you to the Union Cycliste Internationale team for welcoming us and for a rich exchange on how cycling can lead the way in protecting nature. It’s always a pleasure to connect with our members in person. We look forward to continuing to support the UCI on its Sports for Nature Framework implementation journey, and to working together to inspire more of the cycling world to protect and restore nature. #SportsForNature #Cycling #Sustainability #Biodiversity

What's your sport's relationship with nature?   Our FREE online course, Sports and Nature: Foundations for Action, helps you connect the dots and turn knowledge into measurable action for nature.   Just 2 hours, at your own pace, available in four different languages.   Ready to learn? Find our course on the Sports for Nature website. https://lnkd.in/ex8u8VVF

At the UN Biodiversity #COP17Armenia, Sports for Nature joined the high-level panel at the Nature Positive Pavilion celebrating International Snow Leopard Day, hosted by the Kyrgyz Republic, the GSLEP Secretariat and the Snow Leopard Trust.   Representing Sports for Nature, Trevor Sandwith, Director of the IUCN Centre for Conservation Action, explored how sport, culture and leadership can drive action for snow leopards and the mountain ecosystems they depend on. Mountain sports take place in snow leopard habitat, giving athletes, events and fans both a stake in its protection and a powerful voice to call for it. The discussion highlighted how healthy mountains sustain wildlife, local communities and outdoor sport, and why protecting them matters for future generations.   To celebrate International Snow Leopard Day this 23 October, take part in #23for23 by doing 23 minutes of physical activity to support snow leopards and the mountains they call home. #COP17 #SnowLeopardDay #SportsForNature #NaturePositive

How can a football club identify where it can make the greatest difference for nature? AlUla Sports Club worked with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to assess how the club’s operations affect and depend on nature. The findings helped shapea Biodiversity Action Plan and a five-year roadmap for 2026–2030. The collaboration is also helping staff learn about biodiversityand introducing young people to AlUla’s unique biodiversity through football.   Swipe through to see the Club's approach, and read the case study on our website. https://lnkd.in/dJ_6WUd4

At Jaguacy Farm in Brazil, 163 athletes took part in an orienteering event that brought environmental education into the sporting experience.   Over half of participants had never tried orienteering before, creating an opportunity to introduce newcomers to the sport and practical conservation efforts at the same time.   Swipe through to discover the impact of this initiative. https://lnkd.in/dSP7uQc6

How can we keep sport playable in a changing climate?   We're already seeing how extreme heat, flooding and unpredictable weather are affecting where and how we play. Protecting and restoring nature can help sports organisations build resilience and adapt to these growing challenges. On 14 October, Sports for Nature joined Brussels Climate Week for the official side event, "Sustainability in Sports". Jana Janotova, representing the Sports for Nature team at the session "Keeping Sport Playable: Climate Risk & Adaptation" explored, alongside Matthew Campelli and Jeff Webb, how the sports sector can respond to climate risks and help secure a more resilient future for sport. We were excited to connect with other speakers and attendees working towards a more sustainable future for sport and nature. #BrusselsClimateWeek

Every sport has a relationship with nature. Do you know yours?   Our updated Self-Assessment Tool helps sport organisations explore how their operations, events and activities interact with nature, both positively and negatively.   Use it to: ▪️Recognise your organisation’s connections with nature. ▪️Assess the natural environments where you operate. ▪️Identify priorities where you can make a meaningful difference.   An optional Excel spreadsheet helps you map your activities and assess their impact on nature and biodiversity.   Download the tool for free in English, Spanish, French and Arabic on our website, and start mapping your relationship with nature today.  https://lnkd.in/dA8rJZAp

For World Rowing, understanding biodiversity meant looking beyond environmental data.   At a youth event in Trakai, Lithuania, a pilot assessment brought together online data, local researchers, NGOs and experts to build a clearer picture of how the event interacted with its natural surroundings.   The process uncovered insights that standard datasets on their own could not provide, along with an important lesson about when biodiversity assessments should begin.   Swipe to see what World Rowing learned, and find all of the case studies in this series on our website. https://lnkd.in/dA8p6fWh

Congratulations to our Sports for Nature community members recognised at the 2026 Sport Positive Awards! We're delighted to celebrate: - Honda Mobilityland Corporation, winner of the Biodiversity Project award. - Ulster GAA, winner of the Community Initiative Award for "Sporting Nature". - Ben Hardy-Jones of The Desert Vipers, winner of the Next Generation Trailblazer award. - Golf Ireland, winner of the Transformation Award for "Drive the Green". It's fantastic to see members of our community recognised for their leadership and action. Congratulations to all the winners!