The Climate of Sport
The Climate of Sport is your weekly fast-take on the biggest stories in sport, through the lens of forces reshaping the game. From extreme weather to sustainability, and the business realities behind it, we break down what’s happening, what it means, and why it matters for sports organisations, athletes, leagues, sponsors, investors, fans and participants.
Sport is entering a new era. Climate impacts are already affecting how events are played, scheduled, and delivered, while sustainability is becoming central to governance, funding, and commercial strategy. For those working in the sport ecosystem, investors, and leaders, understanding these shifts isn’t optional, it’s essential. This podcast gives you the context behind the headlines and a front-row seat to the biggest changes shaping the future of sport.
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The Climate of Sport
A new era of sport leadership: impact and navigating change
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In this special roundup episode, host Claire and producer Nyla explore leadership in sport, sustainability, and climate action, sharing insights and themes from the recent Leadership Series.
Featuring expert voices, seven key themes define the future of sport leadership in a changing climate.
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Intro Mentions
Claire's Anthropy Instagram Reel
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgAs1lMs3S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
BBC4 Rare Earth: The Future of Sport
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002t2km
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Hat-Trick Story Sources
1: Investors and Broadcasters Are Piling In to Women’s Sport
https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/sports/ions-push-into-pwhl-another-big-win-for-womens-sports-coverage
https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-partners-tmrw-sports-new-professional-flag-football-league
2: What connects flooding, felons, sinkholes and shortened distances? The Brazilian MotoGP
https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2023/06/11/1009430
3: Climate Crashes the Race: Protest Halts Pro Cycling
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