Sustainable Sports Programme

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has launched a Sustainable Sports Programme to help sports National Governing Bodies (NGBs) adopt environmentally sustainable actions across their organisations. The programme includes a toolkit for clubs, and the provision of training to NGBs, so that they can empower their clubs to act at grassroots level in the areas of biodiversity, water, energy and travel. The Sustainable Sports Programme recognises that each club and organisation is unique and is suitable for all sports regardless of size, activity, facilities or means.

The Toolkit was developed as part of the National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA). It followed consultation with sporting bodies including the GAA, IRFU, FAI, Athletics Ireland, Golf Ireland, Tennis Ireland and drew on learnings from initiatives such as the GAA’s Green Clubs programme. After completing the three module course, participants will be the contact point for using the Toolkit in their organisations. They will get an understanding of the Toolkit and its potential for taking climate action in the areas of energy, water, biodiversity and travel, and also learn how to develop a draft action plan for successfully introducing these actions into their clubs and grassroots organisation.

Funding for NGBs to take part in the training is provided by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and if your sports body would like to take part contact [email protected]