Environment and Sustainability Commission

Remit

Strategic Directions area 12: Digitalisation and Sustainability

• Calculate the annual carbon budget of the IOF as organisation based on data to be provided by the Office
• Publish and maintain a Climate Transition Action Plan for the IOF

Permanent tasks and other development tasks:

1. Maintain and periodically update Checklists and Guidelines for course setters and organisers of sustainable orienteering events.
   1. Protection of wildlife and game management
   2. Protection of vegetation
   3. Minimisation of pollution and waste management
   4. Minimisation and offsetting of carbon emissions
   5. Dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders
2. Assess the impact of climate change on IOF activities and, where appropriate, engage with other Commissions on suitable adaptation measures.
3. Produce texts, presentations and other educational tools and materials on sustainability issues, to be used in awareness-raising initiatives among orienteers and other stakeholders.
4. Support the Office in the development of a plan for the implementation of the “Sustainable Sourcing Policy” of the IOF.
5. Support the Office and the Jury in the selection process of the best scientific papers to be awarded the prize established by the IOF.

Remits IOF Commissions 2025-26

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