The 145th IOC Session concluded on Wednesday with the presentation of the Climate Action Prize 2025At international federations, it's the International Biathlon Union which stood out with its ambitious strategy, which has already reduced its direct and indirect emissions by 6%. IBU President Olle Dahlin received this award from Prince Albert. This award is a testament to the work done by the biathlon family, not only in 2025, but also over the past five years as part of our sustainable development strategy 2020-2030, did he declare. Together, we have made excellent progress, but we are determined to do more to reduce the climate impact of biathlon and protect its long-term future. »
Two athletes were rewarded for their commitment. Hugo Inglis (field hockey, New Zealand) He co-founded the High Impact Athletes platform, designed for athletes wishing to get involved in environmental issues. It now brings together more than 240 athletes from 35 countries, who have already raised more than $2 million for climate, public health and animal welfare. Kevin Wekesa (rugby sevens, Kenya) He was also praised for co-founding the Play Green program, which has planted 2.300 trees in Kenya, while raising awareness among younger people.
Le CNO of the Netherlands He also leaves with an award, a reward for the strategy he implemented in terms of sustainable mobility in order to promote travel by electric vehicle and bicycle. As the award winners demonstrate, protecting our planet can go hand in hand with the pursuit of excellence. Their actions show the impact the Olympic community can have when it commits itself with determination. “,” Kirsty Coventry rejoiced. The jury also wished to address a special mention to the Spanish Olympic Committee for " its structured and measurable approach to decarbonization and governance and to World Sailing, for his work, based on factual data, aims to reduce emissions from support vessels, one of the most carbon-intensive aspects of sailing ».
