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Having arrived back from France fresh from competing in La Solitaire du Figaro, I joined my Sport Environment team and headed up to London to run the first edition of the London Blue Mile for WWF and new official partner, Ecover. We then raced back down to Plymouth to set up our Blue Project exhibition .. read more
Putting the record straight: In reply to the article my Elaine Bunting about Plymouth and the America’s Cup
Hi Elaine, The vision for the Artemis Transat 2008 was laid out in the Host City Bid that was funded by Plymouth City Council and written by Sport Environment. Whilst OC (quite rightly) focused on the teams, media and Artemis, the Plymouth Partner Group created the Cultural Programme, the International Jazz and Blues Festival, the .. read more
How can Plymouth ensure it creates a social and economic legacy from hosting the ACWS?
Words by Conrad Humphreys The acting Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council, Anthony Payne and each of the city partners that met behind closed doors with the America’s Cup management team to hammer out a deal for the 2nd leg of the America’s Cup World Series are to be congratulated for taking such an important .. read more
Plymouth Wins Right to Host America’s Cup World Series Event.
Plymouth has been steadily building a reputation for delivering great sailing events. Recent editions of the Transat have been praised by sailors, media and visitors and hosting such events had added substantial benefits to the local economy. Councillor Vivien Pengelly, leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “We are thrilled that Plymouth has been selected to be .. read more
Tell Me Something Good
Here’s an interesting one. Share a scary problem with someone without giving them a solution, and they’re less likely to believe there is a problem.
Global Forum for Sport and the Environment 2010
Held every two years and organised by the United Nations Environment Programme and the Global Sports Alliance, the Global Forum for Sport and the Environment 2010 will take place in Nairobi, Kenya for two days, starting on 08 November 2010. Sport Environment attended the last G-ForSE in 2008 so our eyes are on the conference .. read more
The Blue Economy
The Blue Economy, written by Dr Gunter Pauli and published by Paradigm Publications, describes innovations that are certain to change our habits of production and consumption. It points us in a strategic direction for sustainable development. Dr Pauli’s new economic model gives aspiring entrepreneurs and political leaders the means to contemplate and achieve a sustainable future. .. read more
Sport Environment sign up to 10:10:10
The organisation 10:10 UK, which aims to bring emissions down by 10% in 2010 has teamed up with international campaigning heavyweights 350.org. to co-ordinate 10:10:10 – the biggest ever day of positive action on climate change. On October 10, 2010, thousands of individuals, families, schools, businesses and other organisations will take simple steps to save energy .. read more
Sustainable enterprises innovate solutions to society’s greatest needs
Sustainable enterprises innovate solutions to society’s greatest needs. Their products are leading edge and globally sought after. They break into new markets and define them. They see opportunities where others see insurmountable challenges. At Sport Environment we are passionate about delivering innovative and results orientated programmes for our clients. We strongly believe that organisations can .. read more
The Inaugural Blue Mile creates a Big Splash for the Environment
• Thousands of people attend the first Blue Mile event which took place in the waterside City of Plymouth over the weekend of the 3rd-4th July • BBC Presenter and Ocean Ambassador, Paul Rose took on the one mile open water challenge along with over 600 people who took to the water during the sunny .. read more