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Good Practice Examples - Partner Countries

Data from the report into good and inspiring practice on sustainability and environmental education information found in outdoor sports federations’ websites.

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United Kingdom

British Canoeing

   Canoe   Kayak  

Series of links from a dedicated tab on the home page. Within the link there are some excellent and very clear publications provided as downloads.


United Kingdom

British Caving

   Caving  

Excellent guidance and information including work that had been done with Natural England to produce a guide to minimal impact.


Germany

Deutscher Kanu Verband (German Canoe federation)

   Canoe   Kayak  

Good system of training and education via online “moodle” platform for paddlers to gain knowledge and understanding. Also very good information on sustainability in dedicated section of website.


Portugal

Federação Portuguesa de Atividades Subaquáticas

   Diving   Sub aqua  

The federation has relatively limited information on their website but do have two very practical projects including their “Blue helmets of the sea” project which is a call to action.

They also have a system for marine littering monitoring.


Spain / Catalonia

Federació Catalana d’Activitats Subaquàtiques

   Diving   Sub aqua  

Environment department within the federation with some environmental information but a clear call to action with opportunities for divers and clubs to participate in practical environmental activities and also educational opportunities.


Spain / Catalonia

Federació d’Entitats Excursionistes de Catalunya

   Hiking  

Information on collaborations with protected areas, an infographic on good practice in the hills, video and cartoons showcasing examples.


Spain / Catalonia

Federación Catalana de Espeleología

   Caving  

Information and advice for cavers on Ecology and Environmental Protection


France

Fédération Française d’Aviron - FFA

   Rowing  

Highlights actions carried out by the federation including a charter and guidance on events.


France

Fédération Française d’Equitation

   Equestrian  

Website section dedicated to sustainable development for the equestrian sector.


France

Fédération Française de Canoë-Kayak (FFCK)

   Canoe   Kayak   Rafting  

Good information on the importance of the natural environment and guidance for sustainable use of resources and through the “Colour paddles” training scheme is also education leaders.


France

Fédération Française de Spéléologie

   Caving  

A quality toolkit provided for members and also detailed information on wildlife.


France

Fédération Française de Surf

   Surfing  

Very good initiative called ECOSURF to educate leaders and also to provide genuine leadership and innovation in sustainability issues.


France

Fédération Française de Vol Libre

   Hang Gliding   Paragliding  

Good information on the environment and includes a charter for the environment by the federation.


France

Fédération Française des clubs alpins de montagne

   Hiking   Mountaineering  

Information on biodiversity, impacts and connections with large carnivores and also winter wildlife but also charter about the mountain environment.


France

Fédération Nationale de la Pêche de France

   Angling  

Clear mechanisms to provide education on the environment especially for young people.


Germany

Federation of German cave and karst researcher/ explorer

   Caving  

(Verband der deutschen Höhlen und Karstforscher)

Good information on sustainable cave usage and how the federation has provided a position paper on how their alignment with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals.


Germany

German Alpine Club

   Hiking   Mountaineering  

(Deutscher Alpenverein - DAV)

Very good information on sustainability and how they promote nature friendly activities. Clear commitment to being climate neutral by 2030. This website also provides good information for MTB, climbing and skitouring.


Germany

German Ski Federation

   Snow Sports  

(Deutscher Skiverband - DSV)

Strategy for sustainability.


Ireland

Irish Sailing Association

   Sailing  

Advice, guidance and support for environmental initiatives and also link to “Sailors for the Sea” website.


Germany

Joint initiative by water sports federations

   Watersports  

Website and partnership by watersports federations in Germany focused on clean waters called “Water Rescuers”.

Actions and initiatives as well as information.


Ireland

Mountaineering Ireland

   Mountaineering  

Dedicated section of main website with lots of clear information on sustainability and environmental issues.


United Kingdom

Royal Yachting Association

   Sailing  

Good information and clear policies on the environment.

Dedicated programme with its own website for responsible boating developed in partner- ship with the Confederation of British Marine Industries.


Ireland

Speleological Union of Ireland

   Caving  

Conservation and access policy and also code of practice and other communications on pollution.


Sweden

Swedish Air Sports Federation

   Hang Gliding   Paragliding  

Information on the policy and sustainability and also an award for sustainability.


Sweden

Swedish Anglers Association

   Angling  

Information on environmental issues associated with clean and free flowing waters.


Sweden

Swedish Canoe Federation

   Canoe   Kayak  

Clear information about responsibilities and actions including links to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency publication for paddlers.


Sweden

Swedish Equestrian Federation

   Equestrian  

Good information on sustainability issues and potential for increasing biodiversity through the equestrian sports.


Sweden

Swedish Ski Federation

   Snow Sports  

Priority for sustainability with commitments, sustainability goals linked to UN SDG’s and reports and strategies.


United Kingdom

The British Mountaineering Council

   Mountaineering  

Good series of downloadable guides for distinctive areas but also for groups and events.


United Kingdom

The Outdoor Swimming Society

   Outdoor Swimming  

Very clear article about responsible swimming and minimising impact.