Sport and disaster risk

Soaring temperatures caused by climate change are making Koshien increasingly uncomfortable and, at times, downright dangerous.

Drought and record heat have forced the Norfolk and Suffolk league to move kick-off to the end of August as the ground is deemed too dangerous to play on.

As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned practice spaces.

From extreme heat to increasingly humid playing conditions, climate change influenced the environment in which teams competed throughout the tournament. The conditions they faced were increasingly influenced by a warming world.

Record heat, wildfire threats, and an unprecedented stage modification highlighted the growing challenge global warming poses to endurance sports.

There’s no way to close off the open-air stadium where stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are slated to square off.

A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.

Sporting events around the world are being impacted by extreme weather, including heat and heavy rainfall, and tennis is no exception.

Introduced in the name of player safety, hydration breaks at the World Cup have become a flashpoint for fans and players alike.

With more than 6.5 million fans from over 100 countries converging on cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the public health stakes are significant.