The Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei has supported the United Nations to save sports across the globe.
UN passed the resolution to advocate for using sport as a platform for environmental advocacy, was adopted by the UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi on Friday 12th after the conclusion of UNEA that approved 11 of the 15 proposed draft resolutions.
Kenya played a leading role, successfully championing three motions, including the landmark proposal to leverage sport for environmental awareness and climate action
This initiative aims to harness the immense global influence of sports to promote environmental education and sustainability at every level of competition.
He emphasised the need for a comprehensive review to ensure all international sports federations adhere to the new standards.
The goal is to foster a culture of environmental responsibility within sports, inspiring a worldwide movement toward sustainability.
He noted that the specific requirements will differ between various disciplines, depending on whether they are indoor or outdoor sports.