Impact Keynote 2: Environmental Sustainability for Leisure Facilities
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Community Sport & Leisure Facilities
| Wednesday, June 25, 2025 |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Details
This session will examine the profound effects of climate change on sports participation and the facilities and spaces that support active lifestyles. It will explore how the sports industry can take proactive steps to mitigate climate change, reduce its environmental footprint, and create a more sustainable future for the next generation.
Speaker
Nick Alsop
Green Star Program Lead
Green Building Council of Australia
Setting the standard for healthy, resilient, positive buildings and places
Biography
Mark Bates
Director of Architecture
HDT
Exploring the design and engineering to facilitate More People, More Active, More Often – Impact on the sustainability of the assets
Biography
Nick Yannakis
Director - Acquatic Services
Beca
Exploring the design and engineering to facilitate More People, More Active, More Often – Impact on the sustainability of the assets
Biography
Chair
Sheila Nguyen
Founder & Director
Sports Environment Alliance
