The Conference Program

Under the main theme of Innovation and Inspiration - Harnessing the Power of Sport for Change, the 2009 World Conference on Sport and the Environment (WCSE) will focus on two tracks: Sport for Environmental Solutions and Sport for Sustainable Living.

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Sport for Environmental Solutions - Monday, March 30, 2009

There are many working examples of how sport is embracing the challenge of managing its environmental footprint and how decisions on environmental strategies for sporting events can lead to more enduring benefits. This session will look at the strides that have been made, the consolidation that is occurring and the new frontiers that are emerging in the growing relationship between sport and environment.

Sport for Sustainable Living - Tuesday, March 31, 2009

'Harnessing the Power of Sport' to help achieve sustainable development outcomes requires new approaches to collaboration between diverse players. This session will look at new tools and strategies for leveraging benefits from sport through engagement with communities, governments, business, sports organizations and non-government organizations.