Now in their third year, the awards recognize and celebrate innovative projects within the Olympic Movement that are making tangible progress in tackling climate change and promoting sustainability in sport. The winners will be announced in the run-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
ITTF’s nomination centers on its groundbreaking Sustainability Education Platform, which has become a cornerstone of the federation’s broader sustainability strategy. The platform is designed to drive behavioral change and firmly embed sustainability as a governance priority within the organization.
In just three weeks after launch, the platform attracted 146 participants from 56 countries, all engaged in interactive, gamified, scenario-based learning modules. Participants who complete the full program will receive an official ITTF sustainability certificate, demonstrating their commitment to environmental action.
Marie Sallois, IOC Director of Corporate and Sustainable Development, said of this year’s finalists: “As the impacts of climate change touch every corner of the world, sport has a unique power to inspire collaboration and mobilize action. The quality of this year’s projects truly reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future – not just for sport, but for society as a whole.”
ITTF joins four other international federations on the shortlist: the International Biathlon Union, International Ski and Snowboard Federation, World Sailing and World Triathlon. The finalists also include five Olympic and Paralympic athletes and five National Olympic Committees, all recognized for initiatives that have a measurable impact on the environment while inspiring others to take meaningful climate action.
The IOC Climate Action Awards recognize projects that not only reduce sport’s environmental footprint, but also educate and motivate wider participation in climate solutions in the world of sport and beyond. For more information about theIOC Climate Action Awards, click here.
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