Making waves for a greener future: European Aquatics and Malta Final 4 Organising Committee unite for sustainable sporting legacy

European Aquatics and the Champions League Water Polo Final 4 Malta Organising Committee have announced a commitment to deliver a set of sustainable practices to minimise the environmental impact of all aquatics events.

With several upcoming 2025 European Aquatics events on the horizon – including the Champions League Final 4 at the end of May – the two organisations are aiming to set a new benchmark in sustainability and community engagement.

At the heart of their vision is a comprehensive strategy designed to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of the events.

The initiative also aims to leave a lasting social and economic legacy that will benefit not just the host nation of Malta, but also the broader international community.

By championing the Aquatics Social Responsibility Strategy, the organisers are looking to inspire healthier, more active lifestyles, while promoting inclusion and wellbeing through the power of sport.

In alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the strategy highlights how aquatics events can serve as a dynamic force for positive change – from environmental stewardship to community empowerment.

With this pioneering approach, European Aquatics and the Champions League Water Polo Final 4 Malta Organising Committee are not just hosting a competition, they’re setting the stage for a movement toward a more sustainable and socially responsible future in global aquatics.

During the Final 4 event, there will be a series of key initiatives that will help make the event a huge success out of the water, as well as in the pool.

These include a Green Task Force of trained and dedicated volunteers – including children – who will act as green wardens and wear T-shirts with slogans such as ‘Leave Only Ripples, Not Trash’ and ‘Respect the Water, Protect The Land – Keep It Clean.’

There will also be a ‘Sustainable Fun Zone’ that will highlight sustainability through interactive activities and raise awareness in an entertaining and engaging way. 

Numerous recycling stations will be located inside and outside the venue, a new lighting system – utilising LEDs –  will ensure higher efficiency, and a designated parking area away from the pool will mean the event is held in a car-free zone.

Community ties to water polo are also set to be strengthened through the distribution of free tickets to local nurseries, which will allow young children the opportunity to enjoy the games, and help to inspire the next generation of players.

You can find out more information about the Champions League Final 4 sustainability and legacy initiatives by clicking here.



         

 

   

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