GENGREENEDUCATIONALMATERIALS
ProgrammeTitle:Eco-SportsLeadership Workshops
Organisation:BudapestAssociationfor InternationalSports(BAIS)
Summary
TargetGroup:Youthaged18–30,involvedinsports, education,orenvironmentalinitiatives,volunteers,and grassrootssportsorganisers
Duration:2–3days(or3half-daysessions)
Conducting workshops that equip participants with the skills to organise and lead eco-friendly sport events Topics include sustainable event planning, waste reduction strategies, and community engagement These workshopsaimtofosterleadershipqualitieswhileemphasisingenvironmentalresponsibility.
Description
Methodology:
Interactive workshops combine theoretical learning and hands-on group tasks Activities include expert presentations,casestudies,role-playing,groupwork,andguidedplanningsessionsforsustainablesportsevents.
ContentOverview:
Introductiontosustainabilityinsports(carbonfootprint,environmentalimpact) Sustainableeventplanning:transport,materials,catering,andenergyuse Wastereductionandcirculareconomystrategies. Engaginglocalcommunitiesandstakeholders.
Leadershipskills:communication,teamcoordination,andimpactevaluation BestpracticesfromtheGreenTraceProject
Objectives
1.Equip participants with leadership skills to organise and leadeco-friendlysportsevents.
2 Increase awareness about sustainable practices in the contextofsports
3.Foster a sense of responsibility and initiative in youth to takeclimate-consciousactionsintheircommunities.
Challenges
1.Complexity of sustainable planning: Understanding the full scope of sustainability (logistics, materials, energy, etc) can initially feel overwhelming
2 Balancing environmental and practical considerations: Participants may find it challenging to identify solutions that are both cost-effective and sustainable.
3.Groupdynamics:Collaboratingwithpeersfromdiversebackgroundscan presentcommunicationanddecision-makingchallenges
Impact
Participants gain concrete tools to plan and implement sustainable sportsactivities
Participantscreatesampleeco-sportseventplans. Strengthenedleadershipandteamworkskills. Increasedmotivationtoadoptenvironmentallyresponsiblebehaviours
