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Speaker Announcement 📣

We are pleased to welcome Prof Dr Daniel Svensson, Associate Professor of Sport Science at Malmö University, as a panellist in our upcoming Global Teaching Excellence online session, hosted by ICSSPE in collaboration with the Ludwigsburg University of Education, Sport Department.

Dr. Svensson will join the panel discussion on “Balancing Gold and Green: Sustainability Challenges of the Olympic Games”
🗓 02. July 2025
🕓 02:00 PM (CEST)

Dr. Svensson’s research explores the intersection of sustainable development and elite sport, with particular attention to the tensions between performance-driven logics and environmental responsibility.

In this session, he will critically examine how the relentless pursuit of athletic performance, a core value of the Olympic movement, can conflict with the principles of sustainability. Drawing on historical and contemporary case studies, he will reflect on how elite sport might evolve to meet the demands of a climate-conscious future.

Dr. Svensson brings a unique perspective that bridges sport history, environmental humanities, and sustainability science, offering fresh insights into the complex relationship between mega-events like the Olympics and global environmental goals.

Don’t miss the chance to hear from a leading scholar at the forefront of sustainable sport research!

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Speaker Announcement 📣

We are excited to announce that Jeffrey Levine, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel University (Philadelphia, USA), will be joining our upcoming Global Teaching Excellence online session hosted by ICSSPE, in collaboration with the Ludwigsburg University of Education, Sport Department.

Dr. Levine will contribute to the panel discussion: “Balancing Gold and Green: Sustainability Challenges of the Olympic Games”
🗓 02. July 2025
🕓 02:00 PM (CEST)

Dr. Levine’s research focuses on the intersection of sustainability, human development, and law in both traditional sport and esports industries. He will explore ongoing research into the environmental sustainability provisions in Olympic Host City Contracts, examining whether these commitments function as enforceable legal obligations, or operate more symbolically as tools of reputational legitimacy.

Drawing on sociolegal theory, Dr. Levine critically investigates the legal and governance architecture surrounding major sport events, with particular attention to how institutions like the IOC respond to growing climate scrutiny and stakeholder expectations. His work also addresses climate-related disruptions in sport, such as wildfire smoke and air quality risks, and analyzes the emerging role of legislation like California’s Climate Accountability Package in shaping sport organizations’ environmental responsibilities.

Dr. Levine is also a contributor to the Sustainable Sport Management (SSM) Programme, a pan-European ERASMUS+ research initiative, and serves on the Societal Impact Action Group at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading voice on sustainability and legal accountability in global sport!

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What role can physical activity play in shaping the cities of tomorrow? 🚲

Join ICSSPE and all PACTE+ partners on April 16th for the final webinar of the PACTE+ project: "Shaping Tomorrow’s Cities: Physical Activity as a Driver of Urban Transformation". Discover how urban spaces can be transformed to promote more active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyles.

📅 Date: April 16, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00–12:30 (CEST)
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eutPjUJ9

Let’s work together to create cities that move!



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