EA Diving Championships in Antalya adopting sustainability measures as part of Aquatics Social Responsibility programme
New sustainability measures will be one of the key features of the European Aquatics Diving Championships Antalya 2025 taking place from May 22 to 28 in Turkiye.
European Aquatics, Gloria Sports Arena and the Turkiye Swimming Federation are committed to setting a benchmark for aquatics events by delivering a set of sustainable practices.
These measures, drawn from the Sustainability and Legacy Program within EA’s Aquatics Social Responsibility (ASR) initiative, aim to:
*Minimise the environmental impact of the 2025 European Aquatics Events
*Foster social and economic legacy for the benefit of the host local and wider community
*Inspire the local and wider community to adopt healthy and active styles through the Aquatics Social Responsibility Strategy
*Promote the sustainable development goals as a catalyst for sustainable development through sports
The Sustainability & Legacy Plan is aligned with the sustainability goals and policies of the city of Antalya, the Gloria Sports Arena and the Turkiye Swimming Federation.
It will be implemented with a focus on the five following key areas: Green Task Force; Sustainable Fun Zone; Eliminate Plastic; Waste Management and Solidarity Ticketing.
Organisers in Antalya are highlighting their initiatives for waste management and the elimination of plastic.
On the first topic, they stress they will be separating waste before collection using containers that will be “easily accessible to guests and employees.” They also announce measures to prevent food waste.
On the second they say that all athletes staying at the Gloria Sports Arena will be provided with water bottles and that water fountains will be widely available in the sports health performance centre, with glass replacing plastic.
Our organisations recognise that maintaining a clean environment and conserving water are essential for ensuring a healthy and sustainable world, which is crucial for the well-being of athletes and society.
We are also aware that achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals requires significant and transformative actions to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
We aim to make a positive contribution to the promotion of a sustainable future for aquatics, therefore all participants, team members, staff, volunteers and spectators are encouraged to support a joint ambition and commitment to sustainability by embarking on a journey to reduce their individual carbon footprint.
The full document can be found here: https://europeanaquatics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DivingChampsASR.pdf
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