The Daily Aus The Aussie athletes calling for bolder climate action
Sep 2, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Nicola Barr, an AFLW player and Project and Engagement Director at FrontRunners, passionately advocates for climate action through the Sport for 75 campaign. She highlights a collective pledge from Australian athletes demanding a 75% emissions reduction by 2035. The conversation delves into the urgent effects of climate change on sports, personal stories from extreme weather events, and the role that sport can play in uniting communities for environmental progress. Barr's inspiring call for action reflects the athletes' commitment to bold goals.
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Adopt An Ambitious 75% Target
- Call for a 75% emissions cut because experts say it's necessary and achievable.
- Use ambitious targets to drive concrete policy and sporting-sector support.
Sport Unites Across Codes On Climate
- Athletes across many sports unite because climate harm affects elite and grassroots sport alike.
- Sporting leadership can amplify public pressure and model ambitious climate action.
Training In Ash And Orange Skies
- Nicola Barr described running training during the Black Summer fires with orange skies and ash in the air.
- She recalled games and training affected by extreme heat and rescheduled rounds due to cyclones.