Sport and Environmental Sustainability: Research and Strategic Management

This book critically examines the latest research on sport and environmental sustainability, exploring how strategic management, policy, and education influence the relationship between sport and the natural environment. It highlights the need for environmental sustainability in sport and encourages inter-disciplinary research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on a wealth of recent research from sport studies, business and management, health, science, and law, this comprehensive book offers a critical examination of the latest published research on sport and environmental sustainability. It delves into the intricate relationship between strategic management, policy, and education and their impact on the interplay
on the relationship between sport and the natural environment. Moreover, it explores how the dissemination and advancement of knowledge through research journals can and should influence policy and practice. Spanning across all levels of sport, from professional to non-profit, and across various sectors of sport management, including marketing, events, facilities, and communications, Sport and Environmental Sustainability makes a compelling case for the importance of environmental sustainability in the world of sport.

The book's chapters provide an overview of the research methodologies employed, identify gaps in the literature, and encourage opportunities for future interdisciplinary research. Key topics covered include sport and climate change, sport and the preservation of air and water quality, education for sustainability, and sport policy.

This invaluable resource is tailored for researchers, academics, sport policymakers, industry practitioners, and anyone interested in advancing the understanding and implementation of sustainable practices in the sport sector. By examining the latest research and methodologies, Sport and Environmental Sustainability provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between sport, the environment, and society as a whole, paving the way way for a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367499969