Sport for Climate Action Framework Reaches 100 Signatures
February 14, 2020
The German Football Association (DFB) has become the 100th sports organization to join the Sports for Climate Action Framework, a part of the Paris Climate Change Agreement. These groups have committed to work collaboratively with other signatories in the global sports community to address climate change and raise awareness and action among fans.
“We are delighted to welcome DFB, the first national football association and the 100th signatory of Sports for Climate Action to the Sports for Climate Action Framework. We look forward to working together to develop concrete steps and measures that will help the beautiful game of football score a winning goal for climate action,” said Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, who leads work on the Sports for Climate Action Framework at UN Climate Change.
Signatories have committed to adhere to a set of five principles and incorporate them into strategies, policies and procedures, mainstreaming them within the sports community and setting the stage for a wider dissemination of the message and long-term success.
The five principles are:
- Undertake systematic efforts to promote greater environmental responsibility
- Reduce overall climate impact
- Educate for climate action
- Promote sustainable and responsible consumption
- Advocate for climate action through communication
By acting on these principles, signatories will combat climate change directly, and together with sports fans and the general public, enhance and accelerate global climate action. Through this industry-wide platform, the sports community has committed to contribute actively towards achieving the goals presented in the Paris agreement.
DFB’s action starts at home with the commitment to take climate action and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, water and paper consumption. The association’s new headquarters will be powered by solar energy, lit with energy efficient LED lamps, equipped with a rainwater cistern and offer electric car charging stations. DFB’s efforts as an individual association will aggregate with the greater efforts of the sector and the cooperation will bring the industry closer to reaching its targets.
Beyond Sport supports and celebrates organizations advocating for Global Goal 13 - Climate Action - through our Sport for Climate Action Collective Impact Award which is supported by the Swedish Postcode Foundation. Learn more about our Collective Impact Awards.