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Football & Climate Change: What will environmentally sustainable football look like?
06 March 2024, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
One quarter of men's professional clubs in England could be flooded by 2050, and the risk to grassroots and women's football is even greater. Yet, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is due to be the most carbon intensive event since World War Two. In this talk Barney Weston, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Football For Future, outlines his vision for what environmentally sustainable football can look like - from the non-league to the World Cup.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All | UCL staff | UCL students | UCL alumni
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Dan Hall – Sustainable UCL
Location
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9 Garwood LT, South WingMain BuildingGower StreetLondonWC1E 6BTUnited Kingdom
One quarter of men's professional clubs in England could be flooded by 2050, and the risk to grassroots and women's football is even greater. Yet, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is due to be the most carbon intensive event since World War Two. In this talk Barney Weston, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Football For Future, outlines his vision for what environmentally sustainable football can look like - from the non-league to the World Cup.
Football For Future are a non-profit working at the intersection of football, climate change, and environmental sustainability. They have previously worked with partners such as Nike, clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and helped to deliver the largest player-led climate campaign in football history for the Women's World Cup in 2023.
About the Speaker
Barney Weston
Co-Director and Co-Founder at Football For Future
More about Barney Weston