What's Happening in the Humber

Here’s how Active Humber and local organizations are working towards a more sustainable future in sport and physical activity.

Active Humber’s Climate Commitment

• In celebration of World Environment Day and the launch of Sport England’s Every Move Sustainability Strategy, we have renewed our climate pledges for 2024.
• We are proud to be featured in Sport England’s strategy (page 28) and continue striving to make a difference

Sport England's Every Move Strategy)

• CEO David Gent shares:

"The Humber region is at the very front of the UK’s approach to tackling climate change and we at Active Humber are doing all we can to ensure that sport and physical activity across the Humber is playing our part in making the Humber as environmentally sustainable as is possible."

This initiative builds on Hull’s history of innovation and aims to make the region Net Zero by 2050.

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• Held in late 2023, Ecofest included events designed to help people learn about sustainability while having fun.
• Explore event ideas and inspiration for running your own sustainability-focused activities.

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An independent advisory group bringing together public, private, and third-sector organizations to support ambitious climate action.

The Active Humber CEO represents the APNO on Sport Environment and Climate Commission (SECC), working to:

• Advocate for Net Zero in sport and physical activity.
• Help local sporting organizations reduce their environmental impact.
• Encourage people to be active through sustainable choices like walking and cycling.

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A commitment for businesses and organizations to take climate action by:

• Reducing carbon emissions.
• Enhancing nature and biodiversity.
• Promoting fairness and sustainability.

Join the growing movement and help protect our region for the future!

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By working together, we can make a real impact—for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.