Claire Poole

The Climate of Sport

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The Climate of Sport is your weekly fast-take on the biggest stories in sport, through the lens of forces reshaping the game. From extreme weather to sustainability, and the business realities behind it, we break down what’s happening, what it means, and why it matters for sports organisations, athletes, leagues, sponsors, investors, fans and participants. Sport is entering a new era. Climate impacts are already affecting how events are played, scheduled, and delivered, while sustainability is becoming central to governance, funding, and commercial strategy. For those working in the sport ecos...

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Claire Poole

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With guest, Aileen McManamon 06.05.2022 53:18

Claire talks with Aileen McManamon, Founder of 5T Sports and OG/Godmother/Coach of the sustainable sport movement. With a discussion that focusses predominantly on brand strategy, partnerships and sponsors, it's one not to miss. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport Support the show

With guest, David Garrido 29.04.2022 48:52

Claire chats with Sky Sports presenter, David Garrido about his journey to being a sustainability champion, the role of broadcasters in sports taking action on climate change to bring more content to the fore, his upcoming football and climate documentary, common themes from his sport and sustainability interviews and more. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport Support the show

With guest, Dr Allen Hershkowitz 22.04.2022 1:00:05

For our Earth Day episode, who else could Claire speak to but the godfather of the sustainable sports movement; Dr Allen Hershkowitz, Founding Director at Sport and Sustainability International. Listen to hear Allen's journey on sustainability in U.S. sport, from NRDC to toilet paper to Robert Redford, Superbowl adverts, what net zero means, gender equality and more. Support the show

With guest, Melissa Wilson 14.04.2022 48:40

Claire chats with former GB Rower, Melissa Wilson about her latest initiative, Athletes of the World, the role of athletes in sports taking action on climate change, how to drive behaviour change, the power of collective action, education and more. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport Support the show

With guest, Dr Jessica Murfree 08.04.2022 51:07

This episode is gold. Claire is joined by Dr Jessica Murfree of Texas A&M University, and the conversation goes from environmental impacts on major sports events, to the FIFA World Cup and the future of mega sports events, to climate justice and beyond. A must listen. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport Support the show

With guest, Joie Leigh 01.04.2022 44:17

This week Claire chats with Joie Leigh, Former GB and England Hockey Player and Sustainability Coordinator at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. A really interesting and candid chat around Joie's journey as an athlete and then into a sustainability role in sport, touching on the evolution of the sport and sustainability industry, challenges athletes face when speaking on broader topics, purp...

With guest, Dr Brian McCullough 25.03.2022 38:43

This week Claire is joined by Dr Brian McCullough of Texas A&M University and The Sport Ecology Group. Brian is one of leading global academics on sport and sustainability and they discuss everything from the environmental impact of sport organisations, strategies to implement environmental initiatives, and how data can be used to promote behavioural change among sport spectators and participa...

With guest, Tom Gribbin 18.03.2022 57:07

This week we are joined by Planet Super League Co-Founder, Tom Gribbin. PSL tournaments engage football fans to undertake positive environmental actions in their own lives, and Claire and Tom discuss all things fan engagement on sustainability, including unexpected learnings, scaling a small business that is supporting sport on it's journey in sustainability and more. Enjoy! #ClimateofSport #...

With guest, Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu 11.03.2022 29:19

This week Claire is chatting to Sectors Engagement Lead at UNFCCC, Lindita Xhaferi Salihu, about Sports for Climate Action Framework. How it started, progress made, challenges and opportunities for sports organisations and what is next. Enjoy! #TheClimateofSport #SportPositive Support the show

With guest, Alexandra Rickham 03.03.2022 44:04

This week Claire speaks with Paralympian sailor, Alexandra Rickham, soon to take up her role as Head of Sustainability at World Sailing. Hear Alexandra's perspective on sustainability in sailing, as an athlete as well as environmental professional. #ClimateofSport #sportpositive Support the show

With guest, Sheila Nguyen 24.02.2022 49:22

This week Claire chats to Sheila Nguyen, CEO of Sport Environment Alliance, based in Australia. The conversation includes the biggest concerns for sports organisations in Oz, community/grassroots sport, the role of Government and sponsorship pops up again! #SportPositive #TheClimateOfSport Support the show

With guest, Lew Blaustein 17.02.2022 55:18

Claire speaks with Lew Blaustein of EcoAthletes and GreenSportsBlog about the biggest recent stories in sport x sustainability, including the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, sustainability at the Super Bowl, Pat Cummins launching Cricket for Climate and sponsorship news from Australia. Topical and with a lot of ground covered, what are your perspectives on these issues?#sportpositive #theclimateofsp...

With guest, Jeremy Casebeer 11.02.2022 44:23

Claire is joined by pro-Beach Volleyball player, Jeremy Casebeer, to get an athlete-advocate's perspective on driving positive impact. Topics include travel, sponsorship, being authentic and how to get started. #sportpositive Support the show

With guest, Dr Madeleine Orr 04.02.2022 43:35

Feat. Dr Maddy Orr; on industry progress, squaring the circle of sustainable growth, the environmental impact of sports, fan engagement and why we need to start telling happy ever after stories in sport and climate action. Support the show

Welcome! With guest Matthew Campelli 26.01.2022 54:20

Kicking off the podcast with The Sustainability Report Founder, Matthew Campelli. Topics covered include fan engagement, the role of athletes, sponsorship, training and education and collaboration. #sportpositive #theclimateofsport Support the show