This is a great piece. The perspective that climate change can be stronger through social movement is an important angle. In discussions today it is predominantly activism that sets the agenda. And the more radical activism the more attention. Whereas the social organisation and movement for all concerned - where the common person can feel a connection, be relevant as he/she is, and feel comfortable - is in greater and greater demand.
Thank you, Jenny! And yes, very much agreed that we need to find various ways of reaching a wider range of people, and ways where they (we all!) can feel that connection.
Thank you, Anna! And thank you for your input - I hadn't heard about Bohemian Football Club, but will definitely check them out, along with the blog post you wrote!
Well, the back sides of male football have made me since decades only watch the women play. I am referring to idiotic behavior and violence among fans and the ridiculously high wages and stupid acting by the players when an opponent stepped on someone's toe or so.
This is a great piece. The perspective that climate change can be stronger through social movement is an important angle. In discussions today it is predominantly activism that sets the agenda. And the more radical activism the more attention. Whereas the social organisation and movement for all concerned - where the common person can feel a connection, be relevant as he/she is, and feel comfortable - is in greater and greater demand.
Well caught!
Thank you, Jenny! And yes, very much agreed that we need to find various ways of reaching a wider range of people, and ways where they (we all!) can feel that connection.
Thanks for this piece. Interesting to learn about what's happening there in Swedish football to inspire climate action. Although I don't follow football myself, I have been doing some reading on sport and climate justice as someone with a critical perspective on wellness and fitness more specifically. I love the example of the member owned Bohemian Football Club, who have a Head of Climate Justice & Sustainability. I wrote a blog post (not as well researched as yours) a while back including lessons for fitness from action in sport for climate change: https://embodiedclimatejusticefitness.ca/2022/08/16/working-out-in-a-warming-world-a-climate-aware-fitpros-recommended-reading-for-critical-reflection-learning-from-sports-and-supporting-climate-justice/
Thank you, Anna! And thank you for your input - I hadn't heard about Bohemian Football Club, but will definitely check them out, along with the blog post you wrote!
Well, the back sides of male football have made me since decades only watch the women play. I am referring to idiotic behavior and violence among fans and the ridiculously high wages and stupid acting by the players when an opponent stepped on someone's toe or so.
There's definitely a lot of work to be done when it comes to idiotic behavior, and social norms in the supporter culture, agreed.
Thank you so much, that makes me really happy to hear!