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Sport and Environment Resources

Resources on environmental action and awareness raising in sport.

Organization	Resource
	IOC Guide on Sport, Environment and Sustainable Development The Guide offers methodological and practical tools to the sport community, based on the major principles of sustainable development. It provides an easy way to move from theory and concepts to practical initiatives and behavioral changes.
	New Development Guidelines for Golf GEO believes that all new golf development should positively impact on the environment and peoplefs social and economic well-being.
	Surfrider Foundation State of the Beach The Surfrider Foundation State of the Beach report is anannual update on the health of beaches in North America. It is intended to empower concerned citizens and coastal managers by giving them the information needed to take action.
	Ski Area Environmental Scorecard The Ski Area Environmental Scorecard is the only non-industry, independent mechanism that gives skiers and boarders in the United States a way to assess the environmental performance of their favorite resorts.
	The Green Blue The Green Blue is a joint environmental initiative by the Royal Yachting Association and the British Marine Federation offering practical advice and information to marine businesses and boat/ watersport enthusiasts to help them think and act in an environmentally conscious way.
	IWSF Environmental Handbook The IWSF Environmental Handbook is intended to inspire all members of the water ski community to implement a positive, practical and proactive approach to environmental management.
	Sustainable Sport Management Running an Environmentally, Socially and Economically Responsible Organization. Covers all of the issues which today's sports decision-maker -- from the local event organizer and the municipal parks administrator to the international federation official -- must be ready to deal with.
	EDA Environmental Guidelines The Emirates Diving Association (EDA) works to conserve, protect and restore the UAE marine resources by empathizing and promoting the marine environment and environmental diving.