Football and Climate Change Newsletter
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Reports on how climate impacts football and football impacts. By Fran James and contributors. Free fortnightly(ish) newsletter plus updates here. https://footballandclimatechange.substack.com
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Six of the world’s biggest sports organisations, including FIFA, the International Cricket Council & Formula 1, are being challenged to justify their sponsorship deals with state-owned Saudi Aramco. These partnerships may place them in breach of international human rights standards.
October 2, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Six of the world’s biggest sports organisations, including FIFA, the International Cricket Council & Formula 1, are being challenged to justify their sponsorship deals with state-owned Saudi Aramco. These partnerships may place them in breach of international human rights standards.
What are the links between footballers' workloads and climate issues?
A new free post in the newsletter takes a look at key climate-related issues in FIFPRO's latest player workload monitoring report for men’s professional football. More 👇
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A new free post in the newsletter takes a look at key climate-related issues in FIFPRO's latest player workload monitoring report for men’s professional football. More 👇
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Player workloads and climate issues
A new report from FIFPRO, the world players' union, highlights links
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October 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
What are the links between footballers' workloads and climate issues?
A new free post in the newsletter takes a look at key climate-related issues in FIFPRO's latest player workload monitoring report for men’s professional football. More 👇
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/player-wor...
A new free post in the newsletter takes a look at key climate-related issues in FIFPRO's latest player workload monitoring report for men’s professional football. More 👇
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/player-wor...
This new free post in the newsletter looks at calls for actions from European institutions on sport and environmental issues. It also suggests that more engagement is needed with European bodies on these issues.
Read 👉 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/european-c...
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European Calls to Action
A manifesto, a consultation, a motion and more
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September 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This new free post in the newsletter looks at calls for actions from European institutions on sport and environmental issues. It also suggests that more engagement is needed with European bodies on these issues.
Read 👉 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/european-c...
Read 👉 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/european-c...
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A fantastic breakdown by @fbandclimate.bsky.social of the report commissioned by the UK Government, which identifies a £320 million annual financial impact on grassroots sport due to adverse and extreme weather events.
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Financial Implications for Grassroots Sport
A new report commissioned by the UK Government has been published
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September 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A fantastic breakdown by @fbandclimate.bsky.social of the report commissioned by the UK Government, which identifies a £320 million annual financial impact on grassroots sport due to adverse and extreme weather events.
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/financial-...
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/financial-...
A new, free post in the newsletter looks at where we are now with proposals to stage domestic league games overseas, the climate issues they raise, and what's next.
Read 👉 bit.ly/overseasmatches
Read 👉 bit.ly/overseasmatches
Staging domestic matches overseas
Climate concerns ahead of an important upcoming UEFA meeting
bit.ly
September 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A new, free post in the newsletter looks at where we are now with proposals to stage domestic league games overseas, the climate issues they raise, and what's next.
Read 👉 bit.ly/overseasmatches
Read 👉 bit.ly/overseasmatches
"I would like to see governing bodies lean into the climate and health science” says @piersforster.bsky.social in
'How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar' via @apnews.com apnews.com/article/socc...
'How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar' via @apnews.com apnews.com/article/socc...
How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.
apnews.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"I would like to see governing bodies lean into the climate and health science” says @piersforster.bsky.social in
'How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar' via @apnews.com apnews.com/article/socc...
'How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar' via @apnews.com apnews.com/article/socc...
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It's going to be dangerously hot at most of the venues at the 2026 World Cup.
But will FIFA avoid playing matches in the most problematic afternoon hours? With 104 games to get through and the time difference to Europe?
My story @us.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But will FIFA avoid playing matches in the most problematic afternoon hours? With 104 games to get through and the time difference to Europe?
My story @us.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Dangerous heat is a real threat for the 2026 World Cup. Are teams ready?
Experts warn that cooling breaks and later kickoff times may be needed to cope with scorching temperatures when North America hosts the tournament
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It's going to be dangerously hot at most of the venues at the 2026 World Cup.
But will FIFA avoid playing matches in the most problematic afternoon hours? With 104 games to get through and the time difference to Europe?
My story @us.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But will FIFA avoid playing matches in the most problematic afternoon hours? With 104 games to get through and the time difference to Europe?
My story @us.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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📣 New post rounding-up the latest ⚽ football and 🌍 climate news - 'Licensing, travels, innovation and more'
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Licensing, travels, innovation and more
Round up #46
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February 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📣 New post rounding-up the latest ⚽ football and 🌍 climate news - 'Licensing, travels, innovation and more'
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Please donate if you would like to see the newsletter continue in its free and open-to-all form. Link in post too 👇
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📣 New post rounding-up the latest ⚽ football and 🌍 climate news - 'Licensing, travels, innovation and more'
Please donate if you would like to see the newsletter continue in its free and open-to-all form. Link in post too 👇
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Please donate if you would like to see the newsletter continue in its free and open-to-all form. Link in post too 👇
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Licensing, travels, innovation and more
Round up #46
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February 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📣 New post rounding-up the latest ⚽ football and 🌍 climate news - 'Licensing, travels, innovation and more'
Please donate if you would like to see the newsletter continue in its free and open-to-all form. Link in post too 👇
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Innovative initiative by @obsclima.bsky.social, #Brazil's top #Climate #NGO to use the language of #Football to communicate and educate about #ClimateChange!
@fossilfreefootball.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @climateblawg.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
www.niemanlab.org/2025/02/a-ne...
@fossilfreefootball.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @climateblawg.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
www.niemanlab.org/2025/02/a-ne...
A new outlet covers climate policy in the language Brazil knows best: Soccer.
With quippy headlines, a "betting" portal, a tournament bracket, and more, Central da COP is pulling out all the stops to inform Brazilians ahead of the next U.N. Climate Change Conference.
www.niemanlab.org
February 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Innovative initiative by @obsclima.bsky.social, #Brazil's top #Climate #NGO to use the language of #Football to communicate and educate about #ClimateChange!
@fossilfreefootball.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @climateblawg.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
www.niemanlab.org/2025/02/a-ne...
@fossilfreefootball.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @climateblawg.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
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Building a #football team on the shifting sands of the #ClimateChange at the frontiers of the #ClimateCrisis
@climateblawg.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @sportpositive.bsky.social
#ClimateJustice #Sports #HumanRights
@climateblawg.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @sportpositive.bsky.social
#ClimateJustice #Sports #HumanRights
Marshall Islands’ vanishing kit for a team under threat from climate crisis
Marshall Islands’ vanishing kit for a team under threat from climate crisis
The isolated Pacific nation is trying to build its first football team amid a battle for survival against rising sea levels
The Marshall Islands, an isolated sprawl of atolls covering 750,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean but home to barely 42,000…
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Building a #football team on the shifting sands of the #ClimateChange at the frontiers of the #ClimateCrisis
@climateblawg.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @sportpositive.bsky.social
#ClimateJustice #Sports #HumanRights
@climateblawg.bsky.social @fbandclimate.bsky.social @sportpositive.bsky.social
#ClimateJustice #Sports #HumanRights
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📣 New post: Read the latest round-up of recent news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Plans, storms, 500 days and more' footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/plans-stor...
Plans, storms, 500 days and more
Round up #44
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January 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📣 New post: Read the latest round-up of recent news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Plans, storms, 500 days and more' footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/plans-stor...
📣 New post: Read the latest round-up of recent news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Plans, storms, 500 days and more' footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/plans-stor...
Plans, storms, 500 days and more
Round up #44
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January 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📣 New post: Read the latest round-up of recent news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Plans, storms, 500 days and more' footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/plans-stor...
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English football is hurtling towards a 'climate doom loop' ➿ ⚽
Building on the work of @laurielaybourn.bsky.social and others, I sketch the dynamics of a 'climate doom loop' within English football pyramid for @fbandclimate.bsky.social
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Here are the main arguments 🧵
Building on the work of @laurielaybourn.bsky.social and others, I sketch the dynamics of a 'climate doom loop' within English football pyramid for @fbandclimate.bsky.social
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Here are the main arguments 🧵
Is English football hurtling towards a ‘climate doom loop’?
Football is facing a future of constant disruption.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
English football is hurtling towards a 'climate doom loop' ➿ ⚽
Building on the work of @laurielaybourn.bsky.social and others, I sketch the dynamics of a 'climate doom loop' within English football pyramid for @fbandclimate.bsky.social
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here are the main arguments 🧵
Building on the work of @laurielaybourn.bsky.social and others, I sketch the dynamics of a 'climate doom loop' within English football pyramid for @fbandclimate.bsky.social
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here are the main arguments 🧵
📣 New post: Read the latest round-up of news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'LA, transport, soft power and more'
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LA, transport, soft power and more
Round-up #43
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January 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📣 New post: Read the latest round-up of news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'LA, transport, soft power and more'
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📣 Read the first 2025 round-up of news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Actions, talk, reports and more'👇 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/respect-ta...
January 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Read the first 2025 round-up of news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Actions, talk, reports and more'👇 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/respect-ta...
📣 Read the first 2025 round-up of news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Actions, talk, reports and more'👇 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/respect-ta...
January 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Read the first 2025 round-up of news and developments from the football and climate change world - 'Actions, talk, reports and more'👇 footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/respect-ta...
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Big interview in Milan with the trailblazing Sofie Junge Pedersen - our Guardian footballer of the year for 2024. www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
The Guardian Footballer of the Year Sofie Junge Pedersen: ‘We wanted to send a message’
The Inter and Denmark player wins the award for her climate activism and being behind an open letter to Fifa regarding Saudi Arabia’s human rights issues
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Big interview in Milan with the trailblazing Sofie Junge Pedersen - our Guardian footballer of the year for 2024. www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...
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The selection of hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups shows FIFA continue to kick the principle of financial greed ahead of people and planet⚽
Read here about FIFA’s foul, irresponsible, farcical and absurd approach to the climate: carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/12/20/f...
Read here about FIFA’s foul, irresponsible, farcical and absurd approach to the climate: carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/12/20/f...
FIFA’s foul, irresponsible, farcical, and absurd approach to the climate - Carbon Market Watch
Despite its talk of making the World Cups climate friendly, FIFA is clearly following the money, whether it is from wealthy and polluting corporate sponsors or countries with questionable human rights...
carbonmarketwatch.org
December 20, 2024 at 10:46 AM
The selection of hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups shows FIFA continue to kick the principle of financial greed ahead of people and planet⚽
Read here about FIFA’s foul, irresponsible, farcical and absurd approach to the climate: carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/12/20/f...
Read here about FIFA’s foul, irresponsible, farcical and absurd approach to the climate: carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/12/20/f...
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'World Cups, grassroots, players and more'
📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
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📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
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World Cups, grassroots, players and more
Round-up #41
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December 15, 2024 at 10:02 AM
'World Cups, grassroots, players and more'
📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
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📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
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Die Luftfeuchtigkeit in Madrid beträgt im Juni und Juli tagsüber 0%. Das stimmt natürlich nicht, steht aber so im Evaluationsbericht der FIFA zur WM 2030. Der Fußball-Weltverband hat irreführende oder sogar falsche Wetterdaten benutzt - ein Zeichen für den laxen Umgang mit Hitze. Details im Thread!
Fußball-WM 2030 und 2034 | Neue Winter-Turniere?
Die FIFA hat die Weltmeisterschaften 2030 und 2034 an Länder vergeben, in denen es im Sommer sehr heiß ist. Gerade für die Fans könnte das zur Gefahr werden.
www.deutschlandfunk.de
December 16, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Die Luftfeuchtigkeit in Madrid beträgt im Juni und Juli tagsüber 0%. Das stimmt natürlich nicht, steht aber so im Evaluationsbericht der FIFA zur WM 2030. Der Fußball-Weltverband hat irreführende oder sogar falsche Wetterdaten benutzt - ein Zeichen für den laxen Umgang mit Hitze. Details im Thread!
'World Cups, grassroots, players and more'
📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
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📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/world-cups...
World Cups, grassroots, players and more
Round-up #41
footballandclimatechange.substack.com
December 15, 2024 at 10:02 AM
'World Cups, grassroots, players and more'
📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/world-cups...
📣 The final 2024 round-up is out of news and developments from the football and climate change world.
Read it for free 👇
footballandclimatechange.substack.com/p/world-cups...
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Climate X report reveals that 2026 #FIFA #WorldCup venues and 25 largest #football venues in #Europe face $800 million in losses by 2050 due to #ClimateChange, particularly due to flooding and extreme heat.
📌 Read: www.climate-x.com/articles/ind...
@climate.skyfleet.blue @fbandclimate.bsky.social
📌 Read: www.climate-x.com/articles/ind...
@climate.skyfleet.blue @fbandclimate.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Climate X report reveals that 2026 #FIFA #WorldCup venues and 25 largest #football venues in #Europe face $800 million in losses by 2050 due to #ClimateChange, particularly due to flooding and extreme heat.
📌 Read: www.climate-x.com/articles/ind...
@climate.skyfleet.blue @fbandclimate.bsky.social
📌 Read: www.climate-x.com/articles/ind...
@climate.skyfleet.blue @fbandclimate.bsky.social
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My article on how FIFA's competitions are being bankrolled by big oil money and how female footballers are fighting back. Male players, fans, and gov bodies in football must join their call to end fossil fuel sponsorship in football!
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Female footballers have shown us how – let’s build a sport free of fossil fuel deals | David Wheeler
Male players must step up and add their voice to the campaign to stop our sport being sold out to the big polluters who are causing climate change
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 10:26 AM
My article on how FIFA's competitions are being bankrolled by big oil money and how female footballers are fighting back. Male players, fans, and gov bodies in football must join their call to end fossil fuel sponsorship in football!
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
'Warming Up: How Climate Change is Changing Sport' by @maddyorr.bsky.social is one of The Guardian's 'Five of the best sports books of 2024'.
"A must-read whether you’re helping out at your local club or running Fifa". 👍 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
"A must-read whether you’re helping out at your local club or running Fifa". 👍 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
Five of the best sports books of 2024
Tales of Ohio hoop dreams, Joseph O’Neill’s football-accented new novel and the effect of the climate crisis on sport
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2024 at 10:19 AM
'Warming Up: How Climate Change is Changing Sport' by @maddyorr.bsky.social is one of The Guardian's 'Five of the best sports books of 2024'.
"A must-read whether you’re helping out at your local club or running Fifa". 👍 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
"A must-read whether you’re helping out at your local club or running Fifa". 👍 👇
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...