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There is no single guaranteed formula for implementing an Action Plan.
Conditions are too varied and unpredictable. Nevertheless, any sports group
would do well to follow several basic principles:
Principles for Implementing an Action Plan
1. Identify all the interested groups (environmental, business,
local community, regulatory bodies etc,) in implementing
the Action Plan
2. Don't let your events size or lack of it be an obstacle. Set
appropriate targets and locate required resources
3. Make all staff and volunteers responsible for implementing
the environmental plan: provide them with adequate
training and encourage communication; and seek their input
and feedback.
4. Set ambitious but feasible targets initially and build upon
successes.
5. Measure and monitor progress so as to demonstrate where
success is achieved and indicate where improvements are
required.
Case Studies
The following Case Studies illustrate how different event organisers chose to
focus on issues of particular importance to them and their community. A
more thorough example of an Action Plan can be found in Appendix E: a copy
of the Environmental Management Plan for the 1997 Ryder Cup’s Committed
to Green initiative.
Appendix C: Environmental Guidelines for the Summer Olympic Games
(September 1993) – illustrates the wide range of issues being tackled by
organisers of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.
Appendix D: Canada Games Council's Environmental Bid Criteria –
demonstrates how a governing body has chosen to stimulate environmental
action among bidders and, ultimately, hosts of future Canada Games.
Managing and Monitoring Environmental Performance of Sports Events and Facilities
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