Sport's Race to Zero

COP26 youth stage reports

This week the UN launched its Sports for Climate Action targets and requirements, calling for the sector to make a 50% cut in greenhouse gasses by 2030 and zero emissions by 2040. In this edition of the Extreme Hangout at COP26 Podcast, we hear from athletes and sports specialists with their concerns for the environment from the Extreme Hangout stage at COP26 in Glasgow. Don't miss the free panels continuing throughout the weekend and all next week to 11th November. In person or online. Full details at: https://extremehangoutevents.com/

This edition features:

Hannah Mills, double Olympic Gold Medal sailor.

Allegra Stratton, The UK Prime Minister’s spokesperson on COP26

Julie Duffus, Sustainability Senior Manager, International Olympic Committee

Ledley King, Tottenham Hotspur Ambassador

Alexandra Rickman, double Paralympic Bronze Medal sailor

Joe Cooke, professional cricketer and sustainable champion for Glamorgan

Lizzie Carr, paddleboarder, adventurer and campaigner. Founder Planet Patrol.

Radha Balani, Director Design and Facilitation at Think Beyond

Melissa Wilson, British Rower and environmentalist, Champions for Earth

Dr Madelein Orr, Founder of The Sport Ecology Group and Head of Sustainability and Sport at Loughborough University Institute of Sport Business, London

Lewis Pugh, endurance swimmer and environmental campaigner, UN Patron of the Oceans

Lauren MacCallum, General Manager - Protect our Winters UK

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