Snow sports are directly impacted by the climate changePhilippe Marquis witnessed this firsthand during his mogul skiing career. Present at the Sochi and Pyeongchang Olympic Games, the Quebec native, now president of the Canadian Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission (COC) believes that the reliability of our sites is no longer what it used to be ».
« The pre-Christmas competitions were almost a given, but We are seeing more and more of them being cancelled.he points out the COC website. The same applies to the competitions at the end of March and in April. "However, he is pleased to see that..." People are now interested in sustainability reports and to the development of climate action plans. I feel that we have now reached the stage of unlocking resources, both human and financial, to implement concrete actions. »
Philippe Marquis is also pleased to see that athletes' voices are being heard on this subject: Athletes who rely on nature and the outdoors are extremely concerned about the future of their sport and by the long-term changes that are no longer so far off. Between us, this is a real discussion. Real and frightening. But I think we, as athletes, understand that our strength lies in advocacy and the pressure exerted on those who make the decisions. When our voices unite and grow louder, we know how powerful we can be. »
« Overall, when I see that 85% of athletes agree or strongly agree For the COC to prioritize sustainability through action, advocacy and events/initiatives, I am pleased to see that our voice is being heard, that the conversation is taking place and that the COC has approved a real, concrete action plan. "The body is taking action by participating in awareness events during Earth Day in April, Olympic Day, Green Sports Day in October, and awards funds to athletes carrying out ecological projects in their community.
