Data from the report into good and inspiring practice on sustainability and environmental education information found in outdoor sports federations’ websites.
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Series of links from a dedicated tab on the home page. Within the link there are some excellent and very clear publications provided as downloads.
Excellent guidance and information including work that had been done with Natural England to produce a guide to minimal impact.
Good system of training and education via online “moodle” platform for paddlers to gain knowledge and understanding. Also very good information on sustainability in dedicated section of website.
The federation has relatively limited information on their website but do have two very practical projects including their “Blue helmets of the sea” project which is a call to action.
They also have a system for marine littering monitoring.
Environment department within the federation with some environmental information but a clear call to action with opportunities for divers and clubs to participate in practical environmental activities and also educational opportunities.
Information on collaborations with protected areas, an infographic on good practice in the hills, video and cartoons showcasing examples.
Information and advice for cavers on Ecology and Environmental Protection
Highlights actions carried out by the federation including a charter and guidance on events.
Website section dedicated to sustainable development for the equestrian sector.
Good information on the importance of the natural environment and guidance for sustainable use of resources and through the “Colour paddles” training scheme is also education leaders.
A quality toolkit provided for members and also detailed information on wildlife.
Very good initiative called ECOSURF to educate leaders and also to provide genuine leadership and innovation in sustainability issues.
Good information on the environment and includes a charter for the environment by the federation.
Information on biodiversity, impacts and connections with large carnivores and also winter wildlife but also charter about the mountain environment.
Clear mechanisms to provide education on the environment especially for young people.
(Verband der deutschen Höhlen und Karstforscher)
Good information on sustainable cave usage and how the federation has provided a position paper on how their alignment with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals.
(Deutscher Alpenverein - DAV)
Very good information on sustainability and how they promote nature friendly activities. Clear commitment to being climate neutral by 2030. This website also provides good information for MTB, climbing and skitouring.
(Deutscher Skiverband - DSV)
Strategy for sustainability.
Advice, guidance and support for environmental initiatives and also link to “Sailors for the Sea” website.
Website and partnership by watersports federations in Germany focused on clean waters called “Water Rescuers”.
Actions and initiatives as well as information.
Dedicated section of main website with lots of clear information on sustainability and environmental issues.
Good information and clear policies on the environment.
Dedicated programme with its own website for responsible boating developed in partner- ship with the Confederation of British Marine Industries.
Conservation and access policy and also code of practice and other communications on pollution.
Information on the policy and sustainability and also an award for sustainability.
Information on environmental issues associated with clean and free flowing waters.
Clear information about responsibilities and actions including links to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency publication for paddlers.
Good information on sustainability issues and potential for increasing biodiversity through the equestrian sports.
Priority for sustainability with commitments, sustainability goals linked to UN SDG’s and reports and strategies.
Good series of downloadable guides for distinctive areas but also for groups and events.
Very clear article about responsible swimming and minimising impact.