The Simon Marshall Lecture: Athlete advocacy - What motivates athletes to champion climate action?

With thanks to the generosity of the Biddle Family Scholarship, the IAS is hosting The Simon Marshall Lecture.

Sport is full of challenges and is constantly changing. One of the biggest challenges facing sports is coming from climate change. Whilst news stories have rightfully focused on the ecological damage and the impact on sports facilities, the impact on those participating in sport is often overlooked. Despite this, many athletes have pushed for sports to do more.

This event is a talk by two former Olympians, Etienne Stott and Laura Baldwin, to explain what motivated them to start advocating for climate action and what they are doing to raise awareness. Following their lecture, there will be a panel with Etienne and Laura, alongside Dr Ian Taylor, a psychologist with an expertise in athlete motivation and a member of a national governing body.

Arrivals from 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start.