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Our Mission
An initiative launched during the 2020 Finance in Common Summit
The Coalition for sustainable development through sport (hereinafter “the Coalition”) was launched under the leadership of Public Development Banks (PDBs) in November 2020 in close collaboration with a selection of partner organisations.
Coalition’s members pledge to strengthen their financial resources, investments and expertise to build a sustainable world together, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Coalition’s ambition is to expand over time by bringing in more PDBs and by fostering partnerships with other stakeholders and coalitions that share its vision, and are willing to contribute their diverse resources and abilities, including from the private sector, civil society, governments and academia.
Main commitments of the Coalition
1
Get along with a common vision and principles on the economic, social and environmental power of sport
2
Intensify the positive human, social, economic and environmental for more cooperation in sport for development
3
Support projects that make sport a tool for human and sustainable development at national and regional levels
4
Create a positive economic, social and environmental legacy and contribute to peace and solidarity, in particular through major international sporting events
Our Members
Public Development Banks
Supporting partners
Advisory members
Our Vision
Coalition members share the core belief that physical activity, physical education, and sport are powerful levers for sustainable development, and transformation of society by, for and with the youth and specifically marginalised groups.
Whether one talks about climate change, inequalities, social justice, gender equality, inclusion, peace building, or other contemporary challenges, the SDGs highlight a common path to a more sustainable future - one that balances individual development, collective progress, and respect for the planet. The UN Agenda 2030 recognises the importance of sport in building this path.
Sport unites stakeholders at multiple levels and provides a framework for action in a variety of contexts, notably the following:
Good health and well-being
Sport and physical activity provide an alternative to sedentary lifestyles, in turn preventing non-communicable diseases and supports mental well-being.
Quality education
Sport and physical activity support positive values, self-confidence, personal development academic performance and school retention.
Gender equality
Sport contributes to women and girls’ empowerment and decreases gender stereotypes. Sport can also be a powerful awareness-raising and educational tool for gender equality and provides a safe and fair environment for women and girls.
Decent work & economic growth
Sport helps unemployed vulnerable and excluded groups to reengage, and develop valuable skills in sport and sport-related value chains and markets.
Reduced inequalities
Sport is a powerful vehicle for social integration. It fosters social cohesion. Sport also provides vulnerable and marginalized groups and individuals with a safe and inclusive space.
Climate action
Sport can help accelerate the ecological transition by promoting sustainable production, consumption and resource utilisation throughout the value chain, as well as sustainable innovation in sport infrastructures.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Sport is a powerful communication tool for demonstrating solidarity, and the respect of human rights. Sport also helps to rebuild societies from conflict and fosters dialogue, social cohesion, reconciliation, and long-term peace.
Partnerships for the goals
Sport offers a unique space to bring together widely different stakeholders around common goals and enhance global partnerships for sustainable development.
Our Organisation
The Coalition is currently co-chaired by AFD, ICSC, and JICA.
To ensure effective governance, an Executive Committee has been established as the Coalition’s
main decision-making body, responsible for steering its activities and defining roles and
responsibilities.
Additionally, three dedicated task forces have been formed to design and implement a concrete
roadmap of actions for the short and medium term:
- Promote sport for development in the international agenda
- Structuration of new sport for development investment vehicles
- Research and common understanding for sport for development
The “Sport Impact”, an independent agency specializing in structuring, financing, and promoting sport-for-development projects, oversees the Coalition’s Secretariat.
Contact details: secretariat@coalition-sport.org
