MANUAL SPORT ENVIRONMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWL EDGEM ENT S 3
FOREWORD 4
INTRODUCTION 5
CHAPTER I: KEY CONCEPTS AND ISSUES
CONCERNING SPORT AND THE ENVIRONM ENT 7
1.1 Biodivers ity Conservation 10
1.2 Protection of Ecosystems 10
1.3 Land Use and Landscape 12
1.4 Pollution 13
1.5 Resource and W aste Management 14
1.6 Health and Safety 15
1.7 Nuisances 16
1.8 Safeguard of Cultural Heritage 17
CHAPTER II: ENVIRONM ENTAL RECOMM ENDATIONS 18
2.1 General Res ponsibility: International Legislation on the Env ironment
2.2 Local, Regional and National Legislation
2.3 Individual and Collective Res pons ibilities:
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Transforming Attitudes and Practices 21
2.3.1 "Think- globally - Ac t loc ally " 21
2.3.2 Basic Princ iples for Env ironmentally
Sound Practices in the Sports Community 23
2.3.3 Communic ate and Educ ate 24
2.4 Partners hips and Cons ens us Building 25
2.4.1 Establis hing Cons ultation w ith Env ironmental Partners 26
2.5 Environmentally Sound Events Management 27
2.5.1 Environmental Protection Conc epts 27
2.5.2 Methodology 28
2.5.3 Areas of Action 31
Location and Landscaping 31
Sports Facilities 32
Sports Equipment 35
Transportation 37
Energy 38
Accommodation and Catering 38
Water Management and Sanitation 39
Waste Management
2.5.4 Large-scale Sports Events:
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Specific Recommendations 41
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