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
"Sometimes athletes, we forget the power that we have." Ellie Simmonds on using her platform for purpose
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Today, Claire is joined by Ellie Simmonds, Paralympic, World and European swimming champion, broadcaster, BAFTA-winning documentarian and an ambassador for physical education and ocean conservation. They chat about using your protecting our waterways, the power of small actions and what it means for athletes to use their platforms.
From the rundown of week 1 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to the latest news from athletes on the front-line advocating for sustainability in sport, Claire unpacks these current affairs sport and why it matters from a climate perspective in this week's Climate Hat-Trick.
Sport at London Climate Action Week 2026: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/londonclimateactionweek-sport-sportsforclimateaction-share-7470487677893578752-EFX-/
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Ellie Simmonds: Finding my Secret Family (2023) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31846918/
Paralympian Ellie Simmonds leads beach clean https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy72818j62ko
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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:
Story 1: The first week of the World Cup
Seattle weather: Record heat arrives for city’s first World Cup match https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-weather-record-heat-arrives-for-citys-first-world-cup-match/
Scorching heat sends FIFA World Cup fans to Levi's Stadium concours https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/fifa-world-cup-heat-avoid-22304081.php?
Jurgen Klopp slams World Cup controversy: Football is being held hostage https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/14/jurgen-klopp-slams-world-cup-controversy-football-held-hostage-28767650/
Story 2: Thorsby and Suter speak out
Morten Thorsby "It's easy for you to say" https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/m08Lxv/morten-thorsby-det-er-en-stor-paradoks-aa-spille-vm
Meet the baseball player who's tired of promoting Big Oil https://www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/brent-suter
Story 3: Celebrity Capital Meet Climate Sport
E1 Team Boss NBA’s Kyle Kuzma: ‘Sport Drives Sustainability’ https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/e1-team-boss-nbas-kyle-kuzma-sport-drives-sustainability
Kyle Kuzma joins Thibaut Courtois as the new co owner of his powerboat racing team https://www.mundodeportivo.com/en/20260414/1004170506/kyle-kuzma-joins-thibaut-courtois-as-the-new-co-owner-of-his-powerboat-racing-team.html
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