NATURE TRANSFORMATION AREA
Sporting events influence structures, functions and the shape of nature, landscape and settlement areas. They take up space and resources, emit greenhouse gases and have an impact on ecosystems and animal and plant species. The preservation of ecosystems, natural habitats and biodiversity in the vicinity of sporting events is at the heart of this transformation area. The general loss of high-quality natural areas, forests and species as well as the effects of the climate and pollution crisis on soils, forests and marine ecosystems emphasise the need for action.
The general aim is to create environmental justice, halt the loss of biodiversity and thus increase the resilience of nature and society. Here too, a nature-friendly approach promotes food supply, stores carbon and purifies water.
PRINCIPLES
In many places, sporting events take up natural areas, forests and soils and thus also affect habitats and biodiversity. The utilisation of land and resources is a challenge that needs to be made clear.
In many places, sporting events are associated with environmental impacts caused by pollutants, be it plastic waste in rivers and oceans, air pollution from traffic or soil contamination. The reduction of these pollutants is a decisive step.
Sporting events can play an important role by actively promoting sustainable practices. Measures such as the unsealing of surfaces and temporary uses (e.g. mobile grandstands) help to reduce the pressure on natural areas and support the goals of regenerating ecosystems and preserving biodiversity.
