About this episode

The episode explores the potential of football as a catalyst for climate action amidst the ongoing climate crisis.

Football is more than a game. It’s a global cultural force with the power to shift norms, inspire communities, and mobilise collective action. As the climate crisis demands transformative change in how we live and consume, the world of sport, and football in particular, faces a critical question: can it become a genuine catalyst for climate action?

Topics covered

• climate action
• football
• sports culture
• community mobilization
• transformative change

Keywords

• football
• climate action
• sports
• community
• cultural force
• norms
• collective action

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: football, sport

Places: global

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