Landscape & A m en it y
November 2023
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Climate change poses ‘serious threat’ to sport and physical activity Climate change is already negatively impacting levels of physical activity in Britain and without significant action, it will severely worsen sporting inequality, the chair of Sport England Chris Boardman has said. Speaking at the Blue Earth Summit, he highlighted Sport England analysis and data which shows: •
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During the heavy rainfall of November 2022, the percentage of children and young people stating that weather had stopped their physical activity in the past seven days increased by almost 40%. In the heatwave of July 2022, one in seven adults reported the weather was unsuitable for activity; more than a quarter of children reported this too.
He also highlighted support for the new commitment
in the Government’s Get Active strategy, that states the government will work with us to ‘embed environmental sustainability as a pillar of funding agreements.’ The chairman also committed to working in partnership with the sector on when and how this is done, and to discuss it carefully in the weeks ahead.
how we move forward but move forward we must. Some sports are already leading the charge and they will help others tackle what is the most complex and important challenge we have ever faced. “This isn’t easy but climate change doesn’t care. The status quo can’t be an option. We will
tackle this seriously, quickly and most importantly, together.” Sport England has backed research which shows that if global temperatures increase by more than 1.5C above preindustrial levels, we risk seeing irreversible impacts, with deprived communities the most effected and the effects on sport
and physical activity being profound. For example, 50% of past venues of the Winter Olympics wouldn’t be able to hold them again, and 23 out of 92 – or a quarter of English Football League grounds – can expect temporary or permanent flooding by 2050. Sport England
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Sport England is to publish its own sustainability roadmap in the coming months. “Climate change is an existential threat to the planet and sport is intrinsically wrapped up in that,” he told the summit. “It is a serious threat to the physical activity sector, and by extension, the health and happiness sport and activity bring to millions of people in England every day. We are committed to working in partnership across the sector on
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HTA urges action and clarity from Government Speaking at ‘Horticulture, The Conference 2023’, the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) Chief Executive, Fran Barnes, made a strong call to action to politicians and policymakers to deliver supportive measures or risk the sector that will deliver on net-zero.
our health and wellbeing. We know that many sectors claim to be special, to deliver for the country in a unique way. But there are very few – if any – which can match the economic numbers with the environmental benefits and the social value of environmental horticulture.
Environmental horticulture is an unparalleled industry in its ability to deliver economically, environmentally, and socially, and its strengths, such as innovation and resilience, must be celebrated.
“We deliver £28 billion to the British economy. We support 674 thousand jobs, and we give 6 billion pounds in tax revenues. But moving from these hard facts, imagine a world with no horticulture. What a dismal place it would be – dismal to look at, dismal to live in and dismal for the environment.”
Fran Barnes said: “Horticulture matters. It’s important to the economy; it delivers for the environment, and, as we’ve seen only too recently, it’s vital for
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Industry asked to share their views in Perennial survey People working in horticulture have been asked to voice their opinions in a Perception Survey from Perennial to help the charity improve its impact within the industry. Designed to capture views and feedback, the short survey will help Perennial understand how it’s perceived by its valued community. The insights gathered will identify areas for improvement and shape future strategies to help present the charity in the most optimal way
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to reach those in need and raise awareness. “We’re committed to making a difference to the lives of those working in horticulture and feedback is extremely valuable to us,” said Anita Bates, Director of Marketing & Fundraising at Perennial. “Our Perception Survey won’t take long to complete, but it could make all the difference in reaching individuals and their families who need our help,” Perennial Enquiry 3
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