Dr. Lee delivers a presentation on climate change and physical activity for UK Active Partnerships

Sport & physical activity in the era of climate change – are we in extra time already?

Date: Mon 22nd March 3 – 4.30pm GMT

Webpage: https://activepartnershipsevents.org/active-partnerships-e-convention-2021-home/programme/

Description

Global warming is placing our planet and future generations at risk. Effective climate action from all sectors, including the sports sector, is needed now to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and avoid the worst effects of climate change. The impact of climate change includes: rising temperatures, increase in extreme weather events, change in precipitation patterns, and sea-level rise. These issues are impacting us now and will continue to have a detrimental effect on participation in sport and physical activity, if we don’t act now. Can we realise the dual benefits of increasing activity levels (and improve population health) and mitigate climate change, or is it too late?

Panellists from industry and academia will address these issues from their perspectives with ample time for questions from the audience.

Video recording of the workshop will be available soon.