The Legacy and Sustainability plan for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games — 99 SPORT TO DRIVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION SOCIETY IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY AWARE OF THE IMPACT OF SPORT AND THE NEED FOR TOOLS TO ENABLE IT TO DRIVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION Faced with the reality of the climate and The impact and magical aura of the Games give environmental emergency established in the Paris 2024 an opportunity to lead by example, first section, we urgently need to adapt and be a source of inspiration and give voice rally around, as the future of sport is at stake. to solutions for the future. Moreover, even Most sports stakeholders have become aware though the role of sport in promoting of their impact and role and are beginning education, inclusion and solidarity is widely to change through initiatives such as the charters recognised, the Paris 2024 Games provide an of 15 eco-responsible commitments for event opportunity to harness sport to drive advocacy organisers and facility managers, drawn up by of sustainable development and the the French Ministry of Sport and WWF France. environmental transformation. Momentum is gained by bringing together To accelerate the environmental transformation stakeholders in line with the common vision set of the world of sport, Paris 2024 wants to: out in the Paris Agreement, but it still requires • accelerate the transformation of sporting concrete tools and a shift in mindsets in order events; to become a reality. • work to eliminate single-use plastics in and Sport has an incredible power to mobilise and through sport; unite people. It has an important role to play • promote sustainable sporting structures; in combating climate change and encouraging • harness sport to combat climate change; action to protect the environment. In all its forms • raise awareness of the importance – amateur, professional, grassroots or youth of a healthy diet for people and the planet; talent development – sport is effective in encouraging a shift in behaviour and mentalities. • harness sport to protect biodiversity.