Climate justice, sport and social impact

Showcasing how organisations across the UK are using sport and physical activity to respond to climate pressures, tackle inequality and strengthen community resilience

This call for articles, managed by Freya Webster, will help to connect a growing network of practitioners driving this important area of work. By sharing their stories and experiences, projects will help build an evidence base to support greater awareness, action and investment in this space.

Climate pressures are reshaping daily life across the UK but nowhere feels the impact more sharply than the Humber, a region where rising water, industrial emissions and deep‑rooted inequality collide. For David Gent, CEO of Active Humber, this isn’t a future threat but a present reality, and he has spent the past seven years positioning sport and physical activity as a frontline tool for resilience, health and community strength. Freya Webster's exclusive interview with David opens our Call for Articles on Climate Justice, Sport and Social Impact.

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