UN Climate Change launches new framework to turn sport’s climate commitments into measurable action

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has launched an updated Sports for Climate Action Framework, calling on the global sports industry to move beyond environmental commitments and demonstrate meaningful, measurable progress through partnerships, communication and climate resilience. The new framework was presented at the Sport Positive Summit 2026, held virtually on 6–7 October in collaboration with UN Climate Change and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with speakers highlighting the opportunity for sport to become a catalyst for wider societal change.