National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre

Here are five ways that climate hazards could disrupt sports events this summer:

🌡️ Extreme heat conditions force athletes to compete at the edge of safety
🌫️ Wildfire smoke can reduce visibility and cut short outdoor competitions
🌊 Storms and floods damage venues and suspend matches
🕐 Schedule disruption is becoming routine – late starts, night games, postponed fixtures
👥 Spectators are also exposed – shade, water access, and cooling are often needed to protect fans.

The climate crisis is changing the rules of the game. ➡️ https://ow.ly/Nsss50Z7eCH

Floods are becoming more frequent, more intense and are impacting more lives.

Resilience is no longer optional. It must shape how we plan, invest, and respond to protect lives and support economies,

The signal is clear: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/