On this week's Climate of Sport, Claire chats about how better infrastructure and accessible physical activity can help communities and their sports adapt to a changing climate. Finally, Claire returns with an update on the case of Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich.

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Story 1:

Sport England Too Hot to Move - https://www.sportengland.org/blogs/too-hot-move

Physical inactivity could leave people more vulnerable to climate change, researchers warn - https://www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/news/2026/october/inactivity-climate-change/

Story 2: €7 million for 200 greener, more resilient GAA clubs

200 GAA Clubs Secure €7 Million in Climate Funding - https://sportforbusiness.com/200-gaa-clubs-secure-e7-million-in-climate-funding/

Story 3: Update on ASU Matthew Mayich's story

ASU parts ways with hockey coach as player who collapsed at workout remains hospitalized - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asu-hockey-coach-greg-powers-part-ways/

Matthew Mayich’s Family Rips Coach Exit as ‘Negotiated Agreement’ - https://frontofficesports.com/article/arizona-state-college-hockey-coach-out/

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Back from Sport Positive Summit and Awards 2026, Claire returns to the Climate of Sport with updates on the latest developments in the sport x sustainability sector.

This week covers a new update to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, a wave of sustainability strategy launches and progress reports and a deeper look at the relationship between sport, extreme heat and duty of care sparked by the Matthew Mayich story.

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Story 1: Sports for Climate Action Framework Update Announced at Sport Positive Summit 2026

Sports for Climate Action Framework – https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Sports%20for%20Climate%20Action%20Framework_V3.pdf

Story 2: Sustainability Strategy Updates Galore

Let’s Talk About the Super El Niño and Climate Change – https://www.wired.com/story/super-el-nino-climate-change-connections/

FC Internazionale Milano presents its first Sustainability Report – https://www.inter.it/en/news/inter-sustainability-report-october-2026

FC Bayern publishes 2024/25 sustainability report – https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2026/10/fc-bayern-publishes-2024-25-sustainability-report

Borussia Dortmund publishes 2025/2026 Sustainability Statement – https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/29/Borussia-Dortmund-publishes-2025-2026-Sustainability-Statement.html

ParalympicsGB reports strong progress on environmental sustainability commitments – https://paralympics.org.uk/articles/paralympicsgb-reports-strong-progress-on-environmental-susta

British Fencing environmental strategy leading the way across UK – https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26618419.british-fencing-environmental-strategy-leading-way-across-uk/

Story 3: Young Hockey Player Remains On Life Support After Collapsing in Extreme Heat

ASU asks ex-state justice to lead review of hockey player's collapse – https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/50087285/asu-asks-ex-state-justice-lead-review-hockey-player-collapse

Matthew Mayich’s Coach Says ASU Staff Not ‘Monsters’ as 21-Year-Old Remains on Life Support – https://people.com/matthew-mayich-coach-says-asu-staff-are-not-monsters-after-first-game-since-21-year-old-hospitalisation-12170483

Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won’t be the last. – https://grist.org/extreme-heat/extreme-heat-left-this-student-athlete-on-life-support-he-wont-be-the-last/

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This week's climate hat-trick stories all share a common theme: risk and resilience. From cricket bats to philanthropic funding and heat-related health risks, Claire dives into the consequences of the climate crisis on sport and the opportunities where sport can drive change for a better future.

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Story 1: Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/28/bamboo-bats-offer-cricket-substitute-leather-on-willow-the-hotspot

Story 2: Climate, sport, and philanthropy: A missed goal or a new playing field?

https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/climate-sport-and-philanthropy-a-missed-goal-or-a-new-playing-field/

Story 3: How serious is the risk of heat death in sport?

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cvgyn9w23y9o

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