Quantifying the economic and social impact of football
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- January 28, 2021
A guide published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) seeks to examine the impact stadiums and arenas have on biodiversity. Can such construction projects help the environmental cause, rather than hinder it?
READ MOREOrganisation also pledges to support coral restoration nonprofit and to offset the carbon emissions generated by its Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o competition
READ MOREMontpellier HSC president says the biodiversity project is “close to his heart” and that he hopes to inspire similar projects among rival clubs
READ MOREClubs establish projects to engage players and fans as La Ligue de Football Professionnel agrees one-year partnership with WWF
READ MORERedeveloping existing venues or converting brownfield sites can mitigate negative impacts on biodiversity and present opportunities for enhancing the surrounding environment
READ MOREThe IUCN director general will join the UN organisation later this year. Where will sport fit into her plans?
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