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1. Forewords 1.1. Message from the President of the International Olympic Committee, Dr Jacques Rogge 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment International Cooperation and Development Department Report The environment is an important part of the work of the Olympic Movement, and we recognise that sport and the Olympic Games can provide numerous occasions for leaving a sustainable environmental legacy. The attention recently given to global warming has put sustainable development as the top priority for governments, businesses and citizens. It is in this context that the 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment took place in Vancouver, with the theme of “Innovation and Inspiration” and the sub-theme “Harnessing the Power of Sport for Change”. Thanks to the active contribution of all the participants from the sports world and other fi elds, this Conference allowed for an exchange of expertise on how sport is embracing the challenge of reducing its environmental footprint, with the resulting social, economic and environmental benefi ts. Just like for the IOC, the mobilisation of the young generation was central to the concerns of the Conference, which largely recognised that contact from a young age with best practice in terms of sustainable development, as well as making future generations aware of environmental issues, would have a long-term infl uence. I would like to thank VANOC, the fi rst Organising Committee for the Olympic Games to have integrated the notion of “sustainability” into its vision of the event, as well as our long-standing partner, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for its close collaboration in the organisation of this 2009 edition. I would also like to congratulate the IOC Environment Commission which, led by Pál Schmitt, has been working for almost 15 years to make the environment a priority on the agenda of the Olympic Movement, developing projects and initiatives. These include the biennial IOC “Sport and Environment” prize, which rewards the implementation, within the Olympic family, of the best environmental practices in the area of sport. The fi ve winners, one per continent were announced at the Conference. We must all now innovate and inspire ourselves to continue our mission for sustainable development. Page 5 / 80
1.2. Message from the Chairman of the IOC Sport and Environment Commission, Mr Pál Schmitt 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment International Cooperation and Development Department Report With the main theme of “Innovation and Inspiration”, the 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment was the ideal opportunity for the Olympic family and other stakeholders to share, encourage cooperation and further develop their environmental initiatives in sport, and to make the sustainable coexistence of sport and the environment more than ever a priority. And Vancouver was the perfect location to host this Conference, as Vancouver 2010 is the fi rst Organising Committee for the Olympic Games to integrate sustainability into its Vision Statement. The participants from all over the world, representing sports organisations, sponsors, sports event organisers, NGOs, industry, United Nations bodies, national and municipal governments and research institutions, had the opportunity to refl ect on the hard work and achievements of the last 14 years and the growing number of success stories in terms of advancing sustainability through sport. They also unanimously highlighted the importance of youth involvement. As you will see in this Report, and in particular the recommendations, sport can be a valuable tool for human and sustainable development, and is increasingly recognised as such. We can all make a difference and contribute to the better protection of our planet by promoting environmentallyfriendly sport at community level, as well as by ensuring that the local environment is preserved to protect the future of sport for those who come after us. This is why the IOC has created a new award, the IOC Sport and Environment Award, which was presented for the fi rst time in Vancouver. Before concluding, I should like to express my sincere thanks to the Conference participants for their active collaboration; to our partners, the Province of British Columbia, the Canadian Olympic Association, the Vancouver 2010 Organising Committee for the Games and the United Nations Environment Programme, for their close cooperation and support; and to my fellow members on the IOC Sport and Environment Commission for their outstanding work and commitment. We all have to play our part in the global effort to create an environment that is healthier for sport and for people around the world – which means everybody, every day. And doing this means thinking globally and acting locally! Page 6 / 80
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