World Athletics was named Elite Organisation of the Year at the BBC Green Sport Awards in London, in recognition of its ambitious initiatives to encourage and demonstrate action on environmental and climate change issues over the past year.
Launched in 2022, the annual awards celebrate individuals and organisations from across the globe who are actively contributing to a more sustainable future through their sporting profile and practises.
World Athletics was credited for several initiatives, including the implementation of its Athletics for a Better World Standard, a system that evaluates an event’s environmental, social and local economic impacts and benefits that has been incorporated into the event bidding and licencing process.
The Champions for a Better World programme, which provides platforms for athletes to speak out on their environmental and social concerns, was also noted for its impact since it was established in 2022.
World Athletics’ consistent spotlighting of climate issues and their impact on sport was also cited by the Awards’ panel of judges.
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