Klimsport

Klimsport is a term that appears in discussions about the relationship between climate and sport. It is not the name of a single, globally centralized organization, but rather a label used to describe practices, initiatives, and research that seek to align sporting activities with climate objectives. In usage, klimsport can refer to efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of sport through sustainable equipment, venues, travel, and event management, as well as to the study of how climate change affects athletic performance, scheduling, and infrastructure.

Applications include designing equipment and apparel from low-impact materials; adopting energy- and water-efficient facilities; promoting local and low-emission travel for events; and implementing climate-risk assessments for competitions. In research and policy contexts, klimsport topics cover adaptation strategies for outdoor sports in changing weather patterns, mitigation strategies in sports organizations, and the integration of climate data into training and performance analytics.

Because the term is used by diverse actors—athletes, teams, manufacturers, and NGOs—without a single governing body, practices associated with klimsport vary by region and sector. The concept is often linked to broader movements toward sustainable sport and climate literacy, including lifecycle assessment, sustainable event management, and climate education for athletes and supporters.

See also: sustainable sport, climate impact of sport, eco-friendly sports equipment, climate education in athletics.