Chris Boardman, Chair of Sport England, has embarked on an epic eight-day bike ride from Manchester to Paris, to encourage action against climate change and shine a light on the inspirational people and innovative projects that are putting the environment first.
Katherine Grainger, Steve Backshall and his wife, Helen Glover, show support for Pedal for Paris. Photo: PA Media, Simon Jacobs
This comes as new research highlights how much sport and physical activity means to children, and the impact climate change is already having on the future generation of sportsmen and women. Sport England Chair, Chris Boardman said:"From ferocious heatwaves becoming more frequent, making it harder for children to simply run around outside, to tens of thousands of grassroots sports fixtures being cancelled every year due to severely flooded surfaces, climate change is already impacting our ability to play sports.
Steve Backshall, British naturalist and explorer, added:"As a parent, it deeply worries me to see the impact of extreme weather on children's outdoor sports. Playing outside is not just about fun; it's about building friendships and staying healthy. When games are cancelled due to heatwaves or floods, it’s more than just a missed opportunity—it affects our children’s wellbeing too.
In response to these challenges, Sport England is urging organisations to sign its Going for Green pledge, committing to environmentally-friendly practices. The pledge, already signed by over 80 organisations, including The Football Association, England Athletics and Paddle UK, focuses on:
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