On 25 July 2024, as a precursor to the Olympic and Paralympic Games commencing the following day, Paris will host the International Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development. This summit, proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach, aims to align nations with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through sport. Held at the Carrousel du Louvre, the summit is a vital platform for fostering global unity.
Entitled “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together for a Better Future”, the summit is designed to reinforce the role of sports as a catalyst for achieving the SDGs, mirroring the aspirations of the Paris 2024 objectives. It seeks to leave a legacy for future generations while placing a particular focus on youth involvement in these initiatives.
The gathering will draw approximately 500 stakeholders, including national leaders, sports authorities, athletes, and development financiers, all working to promote “sport and development” projects. Organised by the IOC and the Office of the French President and supported by AFD Group, the summit aims to ignite a global initiative targeting five areas: education and employment, health and nutrition, equality and inclusion, sustainability, and financing.
The initiative aims to structure and enhance how sports contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring a transformative legacy from the Paris 2024 Games. The AFD Group plays a significant role in financing and supporting sustainable development initiatives, contributing to both local and global projects aimed at creating a fair and resilient world.
The International Olympic Committee, committed to fostering a better world through sport, will support the event, focusing on redistributing significant funds back into the sporting community. With the summit’s goals aligning closely with the IOC’s mission, it promises to be a cornerstone event leading up to the games, with webcasts available in multiple languages.
The International Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development will be held in Paris on 25 July 2024, right before the Olympic Games. Organised by President Emmanuel Macron and IOC President Thomas Bach, it aims to align global efforts with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. With over 500 participants, the summit will focus on collaboration in five key areas to ensure a positive legacy for future generations.
The International Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development, scheduled for 25 July 2024, will serve as a pivotal event before the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It aims to unite leaders and stakeholders in promoting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through sport. By engaging 500 participants and launching a global initiative, the summit seeks to create a lasting legacy for future generations, highlighting the importance of sport in addressing pressing global challenges.
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