Athletes Unite for Climate Adaptation at COP30

Brazilian soccer player Tamires Dias and other elite athletes are launching a global campaign, Adapt2Win, to address climate change's impact on sports. Supported by the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust, the campaign urges governments to prioritize climate adaptation at COP30. Prominent athletes urge investment in climate solutions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-10-2025 18:00 IST | Created: 27-10-2025 18:00 IST
Athletes Unite for Climate Adaptation at COP30
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Brazilian soccer player Tamires Dias and around 40 elite athletes are gearing up for the launch of a pioneering global campaign that targets the intersection of sports and climate change. Dubbed Adapt2Win, this initiative will take center stage at the upcoming COP30 summit in Brazil.

Alongside prominent figures like Brazilian tennis player Beatriz Haddad Maia and surfer Maya Gabeira, Dias is advocating for increased investment in climate adaptation. Highlighted by a powerful film showcasing the ravages of climate-related disasters, the campaign emphasizes the urgency for governments to act.

With emotional testimonials from athletes like Raheem Sterling, who speaks to the Caribbean's climate challenges, the campaign underscores that every sector has a role in combating climate change. From grassroots initiatives to technological solutions, Adapt2Win aims to inspire global action at COP30.

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