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
Ugo Monye on mental health, fitness and the Same Side campaign
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Today, Claire is joined by Ugo Monye, former England international rugby player, sport broadcaster and ambassador for Same Side, a campaign by UN Women UK to redefine "what being a man is right now".
Together, they explore masculinity, fitness, mental health, social media, and the role sport can play in shaping the next generation of young men.
This week's Climate Hat Trick brings you to Patagonia, Paris, Brisbane and Colombia!
‘It’s insane’: How climate change is having an impact at Roland Garros - https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/28/sport/climate-change-impact-roland-garros-heatwave
Same Side UK - https://campaign.unwomenuk.org/same-side
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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:
Story 1: The performance challenges for every World Cup team
2026 World Cup: Climate Change Boosts Performance-Impairing Heat at Nearly Every Match - https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/world-cup-matches
Story 2: Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia
Pattie Gonia speaks out - https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2L725tVow/
Pattie Gonia speaks out part 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DY-fD9oBW9Z/
Patagonia's post - https://www.instagram.com/p/DZB1zAYlJJo/
Heated - Can Patagonia™ own Patagonia? - by Emily Atkin https://heated.world/p/can-patagonia-own-patagonia
Story 3: Broncos, Barca and blemished business backers
Rio Tinto's sacred Indigenous caves blast scandal - https://www.reuters.com/article/business/rio-tintos-sacred-indigenous-caves-blast-scandal-idUSKCN2AV0OU/
Report reveals Rio Tinto knew the significance of 46,000-year-old rock caves six years before it blasted them - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-05/rio-tinto-knew-6-years-ago-about-46000yo-rock-caves-it-blasted/12319334
Broncos: A New Play For A More Sustainable Future In Sport - https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2026/05/29/a-new-play-for-a-more-sustainable-future-in-sport/
Barcelona, the oil business, and sportswashing allegations in the Amazon - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7288023/2026/05/27/barcelona-oil-amazon/
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