The IOC announced the names of the 15 finalists for the Climate Action 2025 awards, selected for their concrete commitment to the fight against climate changeThey are divided into three categories. In the Athletes category, the prize will be contested between Australian race walker Rhydian Cowley, Canadian hockey player Oliver Scholfield, co-founder of “Racing to Zero” (a sports-focused sustainability consultancy firm) Canadian rower Gabrielle Smith, committed to water quality, New Zealand hockey player Hugo Inglis and finally Kenyan rugby player Kevin Wekese.
Among the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), Great Britain, Cape Verde, Colombia, Spain, and the Netherlands are selected. On the International Federation (IF) side, the International Biathlon Union, which has significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 2024, and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, for its CO2 emissions calculatorThe International Table Tennis Federation, World Sailing, and World Triathlon are in the running. The projects of all the finalists are presented on the IOC website. The winners will be announced before the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics..
« While the impacts of climate change are affecting all corners of the world, Sport has the unique power to inspire collaboration and encourage action., insists Marie Sallois, director of organizational development and sustainable development at the IOC. We are delighted to see the momentum generated by the IOC Climate Action Awards – now in their third year – and by the growing level of mobilization within the Olympic MovementThe quality of this year's projects is a true reflection of our commitment to a more sustainable future, not only for sport, but also for society as a whole.” »
