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Sustainability

Respecting and promoting human rights and respecting planetary boundaries is a top priority! This is how sustainability comes into play as a principle of action, and at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, everyone plays a part - including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The organising committee is therefore determined to actively accelerate socio-ecological transformation processes and promote education for sustainable development (ESD). A central concern is also to strengthen the positive attitude towards sustainability issues in society.

SUSTAINABILITY IS A JOINT ENDEAVOUR

In order to underline its commitment to the SDGs and human rights, the organising committee has joined the sustainability community and signed the Sports for Future statement. In addition, the sustainability team is in dialogue with experts and follows the current state of research. The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 team has also been strengthened by Domitila Barros - together, the aim is to give sustainability a voice and motivate people to stand up for sustainable action and human rights!

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SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

8 focus areas to leave the smallest possible footprint and an even bigger positive handprint! They act as a strategic and dynamic guidepost for implementing targeted measures and successfully organising the evaluation after the Games.  

Here is an overview and more details can be found in the Pre-Games Paper.

1. UTILISATION OF EXISTING SPORTS AND EVENT VENUES

The sporting, cultural and scientific programme will take place in existing sports and event venues, supplemented by temporary buildings. Paired with long-term plans for subsequent use by local federations and clubs, existing sports facilities are being modernised with consideration for environmental aspects.

2. LOW-EMISSION MOBILITY SOLUTIONS

Measures include a decentralised transportation and hotel concept based on the principle of short distances to venues, a free public transport ticket with each event ticket and accreditation, extended public transport service around Games-time, bicycle-friendly infrastructure, an efficient shuttle service, and raising awareness of environmentally friendly travelling.

3. RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

In addition to general energy-saving planning, there are possibilities to use alternative energy sources at venues. There is already a photovoltaic system on the roof of Messe Essen and a further installation is planned for the Lohrheidestadion in Bochum. There will also be electricity procurement reviews of venues and offices. For example, since September 2023 the OC has been contracting an electricity provider with renewable energy sources for its headquarters in Düsseldorf.

4. Resource-friendly procurement and waste management

Sustainability aspects such as being resource-friendly and using plastic-free alternatives are being integrated into the various procurement processes, such as those for sports equipment, materials and products. A catering provider will adhere to a key principle of circularity and zero-waste (the five R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot). Above all else, the aim is also to achieve the lowest possible total waste volume, and a high reuse and recycling rate.

5. Movement and health

This component of the strategy aims to build enthusiasm for movement, sports and health; promote grassroots sport in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region and throughout Germany; and raise the active participation and involvement of university sports, sports federations, sports initiatives and clubs.

6. Diversity and inclusion

In order to live up to the motto "Everybody is all-in!", barriers are be recognised at an early stage, removed and overcome as best as possible so that as many people as possible can participate in the Games and everyone feels welcome and comfortable. When planning measures, various interest groups are actively involved with regard to diversity and inclusion, and inclusion is also promoted within the university sports organisation.

7. Education and engagement

The festival programme includes a colourful education and infotainment programme for children, young adults, families and anyone interested in the FISU World Conference and sporting competitions. Various pre-Games projects have also been initiated in cooperation with schools, universities and students (national and international).

8. Regional value creation and networking

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games aim to have a positive, long-lasting economic impact on the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. The main aim is to promote local activities, create stronger links between the region's communities and, of course, create a unique event platform where various local and international interest groups can exchange ideas and network with each other in the long term.

9. Spotlight measures and action days

  • Pre-Games action days: Diversity training on Diversity Day 2024, theme day in the Para Sport Lounge NRW, World Cleanup Day 2024: Rhine-Ruhr 2025 cleans up, torch relay against racism in Frankfurt, Para tryouts on Diversity Day 2025 at the Essen campus of the University of Duisburg-Essen 

  • Rhine-Ruhr 2025 meets species protection: ringing campaign for young peregrine falcons in cooperation with NABU NRW - the official Wanda protectors 

  • Calculating the CO2 footprint in collaboration with two students 

  • [SDG] Discover Route as part of the festival programme

  • Safeguarding & Awareness concept