Advancing environmental sustainability research and policy in sport

Key Points

• This research aims to address the environmental impact of sport and develop a coherent framework for sustainable practices.
• Analyzed existing environmental initiatives in professional sport.
• Identified gaps in sustainable development governance.
• Proposed a scientific framework for integration with global governance systems.
• Most sport initiatives are fragmented and symbolic, failing to address structural challenges.
• A unified scientific framework is crucial for effective environmental governance in sport.
• Recommendations suggest bridging isolated initiatives to enhance overall sustainability efforts.

Abstract