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 sport is coming from climate change. Whilst news stories have rightfully focused on the ecological damage and the impact on sport facilities, the impact on those participating in sport is often overlooked. Despite this, many athletes have pushed for sport 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 (TBC). The event will end with a reception.

Arrivals from 5:15 pm for a 5:30 pm start. 

This event is hybrid format, please use the required booking button at the bottom of the page to choose either in-person or online attendance.
(Please note that in-person spaces are limited and booking is required, so we can manage numbers for catering and also the space in the seminar room)

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