Editorial: Climate change and sports events adaptations [editorial]

Abstract

In the new global economy, sustainability has become a central issue both in academia and practice. Nowadays, it is no longer enough for organizations to act and demonstrate their commitment with the environment; they must also show real involvement, a desire to improve practices, and the ability to communicate their efforts in this regard. Climate change is a major area of interest within the field of the sports industry (1). In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in climate change and the adaptations that the sports industry must make in order to not only seek and exploit opportunities, but also to recognize and respond to regulatory obligations (2). According to the authors, it is essential to integrate the natural environment into sports management strategies, interacting with other areas of sports management (e.g., marketing, psychology, and communication) to promote sustainable and informed practices, thus better preparing sports managers to face environmental challenges. [...]