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Olympism in Action Forum - Working Zone 7

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Sustainability Through Sport

From skiing and surfing to mountaineering and sailing, the number of sports that exist in natural environments is endless. This is why the protection of those environments is a vital priority for athletes, sport federations, the private sector, NGOs, and major sporting events. 

Driven by the power of sport to convene, move and inspire, the Olympic Movement and the sports world at large are continually working to not only ensure sustainable practices are embedded in the operations of organisations and the planning of events, but to also promote the protection of these environments in which many sports are practiced. 

This workshop will feature concrete examples of individuals and organisations who have effectively leveraged sport as a tool for environmental protection and sustainability. 

Facilitator: David Eades, Chief Presenter, BBC & Conference Host and Moderator, United Kingdom

• Giulia Carbone, Deputy Director, Business & Biodiversity Programme, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Switzerland
• Alex Deibold, Professional Snowboarder & 2014 Olympic Bronze Medallist, United States
• Leo Heileman, Regional Director and Representative of the Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, UN Environment
• David Katoatau, Olympic Weightlifter, Beijing 2008, London 2012 & Rio 2016, Kiribati
• Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi, Global Technology & Sustainability Director, Olympic & Sports Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company, Switzerland
• Jean-Christophe Rolland, President, World Rowing Federation, Switzerland

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