As part of SDG Month 2025, this webinar brought together Canadian Olympians, sustainability experts, and educators to explore how sports and physical activity can drive meaningful climate action and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Panelists discussed practical insights, inspiring examples, and actionable strategies for leveraging sport as a powerful tool to foster sustainability and climate awareness within campuses and communities.
Speakers included:
- Karima Cherifi, Sustainability Coordinator, University of the Fraser
- Melissa Humana-Paredes, Olympic Athlete in Beach Volleyball and EcoAthlete
- Michele O’Keefe, Director, Athletics & Student Engagement, Niagara College
- Oliver Scholfield, Olympic Athlete in Field Hockey, and Executive Director Racing to Zero