Our goal is to create a happier, healthier and stronger future for local people. We want everyone to benefit equally from taking part in physical activity and sport.
The effects of climate change and inequalities faced in our communities create a potential risk and barrier to us achieving this goal.
Sport and physical activity have long been a unifier and conduit for social change. Energise Me want to be an active participant in tackling inequalities and the effects of climate change. As well as addressing our own behaviours, we want to support our partners and network to take action.
The climate change emergency is affecting our eco-systems, health, homes, facilities and the ability to do the things we enjoy, such as sports and physical activity.
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight winter storms and flooding have already begun to impact grass roots teams and clubs. If we don’t act now, we can expect:
*Data source: Hampshire County Council
Will you be the person to start the conversation in your organisation? From organisational policies to the benefits of environment and climate action, Sport England have put together a short guide on how to take action on climate change.
Sport Englands Buddle platform offers a lot of tips on how your organisation can start your journey, get started using the links below.
Sport has long been a convener and conduit for social change, and what better platform than the Olympic Games. Sport England Chair Chris Boardman is leading Pedal for Paris, an eight-day bike ride from Manchester to Paris in July, to promote green action and innovation ahead of the Paris Olympic Games 2024.
To show their support for the ride, clubs and community groups in England are invited to sign the Going for Green Pledge as a commitment to being more sustainable by:
Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness
