The relationship between sport and the environment has been primarily examined to understand how ... more The relationship between sport and the environment has been primarily examined to understand how sport impacts the natural environment. However, as the influence of climate change has become more apparent, there is a need to establish a systematic understanding of the impacts of climate change on the operations of sport. The aim of this review is to take stock of existing literature on climate change's impacts on organized competitive sport entities, with further attention paid to their adaptation efforts. A scoping review was con
Event management in sport, recreation and tourism: Theoretical and practical dimensions, 2017
This chapter focuses on the roles and responsibilities of event managers to produce a quality eve... more This chapter focuses on the roles and responsibilities of event managers to produce a quality event while simultaneously considering the impacts of events on the environment. The call to manage events in a more environmentally sustainable manner will surely be amplified as there is increasing pressure to (i) reduce direct harm caused to the environment, (ii) satisfy ethical interests of stakeholders (both internal and external), (iii) integrate risk management, (iv) communicate in a credible manner, (v) ensure that events can operate in a safe and healthy environment, and (vi) meet new legal requirements. In this chapter we will look at sustainability; specifically we will focus on environmental sustainability (ES) and consider why ES is important in event management. Next we will outline the various roles and responsibilities for event managers in designing events in a more sustainable way. Finally, we will introduce environmental impact assessment methods for events and specifical...
Given the growing body of research pertaining to sport, the natural environment and sustainabilit... more Given the growing body of research pertaining to sport, the natural environment and sustainability, it is an appropriate time to review the orientation and findings of this work, and to identify further avenues for research. This is especially so given the vast amount of literature published across a range of disciplines that document the evidence of significant change to the natural environment on a global scale. Such environmental issues include the multi-dimensional problem of anthropogenic climate change which has led to a complex global web of policy, legislative, commercial and organisational responses, and that of itself has been the subject of a vast body of multi-disciplinary research. In the field of sport, relatively few studies have examined the impact of sport on the natural environment, or the environmental sustainability of current sport management practices. Further, an even smaller body of work has investigated the impact of environmental change on sport. This chapt...
This study aimed to answer three research questions: (1) What, if any, issues are posed by the ph... more This study aimed to answer three research questions: (1) What, if any, issues are posed by the phenomenon of anthropogenic climate change for major Australian sport stadia (MASS) and the organisations that manage them?; (2) How are the organisations that manage major Australian sport stadia responding to climate change?, and; (3) Why are the organisations that manage major Australian sport stadia responding to climate change in the way they do? Although previous management and sport management research have examined a range of environmental and some climate change issues, there has not been a study of the implications of climate change for major sport stadia – or the organisations that manage them – in Australia, or overseas. Although some management studies have identified climate change specifically as an important problem, little attention has been paid to its physical impacts on sport, and none have considered potential impacts on major sport stadia, or the regulatory and commer...
Routledge handbook of sport and the environment, 2018
This chapter considers environmental sustainability and/or sustainable development and how higher... more This chapter considers environmental sustainability and/or sustainable development and how higher education for sport management can respond to the challenges of teaching and learning sustainability. To give context to such challenges, we begin by considering the philosophical origins of sustainability. Two related concepts are then introduced: sport environmental sustainability, or the field characterized as sport-ES (Mallen & Chard, 2011; Mallen, Stevens, & Adams, 2011) and natural capitalism (Cordano, Ellis, & Scherer, 2003). Literature on sustainability education, typically known as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) (Sterling, 2012; UN, 2015) but sometimes referred to as Education for Sustainability (EfS) (Jones, Selby, & Sterling, 2010; G. Scott, Tilbury, Deane, & Sharp. 2012), is offered, along with sport-ES education. Finally, four foundational steps and two pedagogical approaches are considered for sport-ES education.
Sporting societies around the world are being impacted by a variety of contemporary climatic chal... more Sporting societies around the world are being impacted by a variety of contemporary climatic challenges. The sport management literature indicates that these impacts have disrupted sport. Some adaptations have been implemented, but a comprehensive planning framework is absent from the literature. Learning from other industries, thus, was considered, and an examination of the literature from the water and forestry industries was conducted. The examination resulted in the discovery of six key themes offering insights or practical lessons to guide sport organizations in their efforts to organize for adapting to climatic impacts.
Purpose: This paper presents a study of atmospheric climate impacts on community-level sports clu... more Purpose: This paper presents a study of atmospheric climate impacts on community-level sports clubs' (CLSC) in Australia and Canada, their vulnerability and resilience, and organisational responses. Design/Methods: A qualitative methodology was used with a multiple case research design. Data (interviews, documents) was collected from a sample of 23 CLSC organisations managing grass turf sport fields exposed to climatic extremes in temperate regions of both countries. Findings: CLSCs in both nations experienced vulnerability to climate impacts. Direct damage to playing fields resulted from extreme climate events. Indirect impacts include higher injury risks, interrupted and/or cancelled competitions, insurance risks, plus higher operating and capital costs. Adapted management was evident for water resources, playing turf, and organisational policies. Practical Implications: Provides insights into the changing practice of sport management at the community-level. Research Contribution: The results challenge the assumption that climate is a static and benign resource for sport. This study demonstrates impacts of climate extremes on sport in the northern and southern hemispheres, the potential for adapting sport management practices, and developing resilience.
The relationship between sport and the environment has been primarily examined to understand how ... more The relationship between sport and the environment has been primarily examined to understand how sport impacts the natural environment. However, as the influence of climate change has become more apparent, there is a need to establish a systematic understanding of the impacts of climate change on the operations of sport. The aim of this review is to take stock of existing literature on climate change's impacts on organized competitive sport entities, with further attention paid to their adaptation efforts. A scoping review was con
Event management in sport, recreation and tourism: Theoretical and practical dimensions, 2017
This chapter focuses on the roles and responsibilities of event managers to produce a quality eve... more This chapter focuses on the roles and responsibilities of event managers to produce a quality event while simultaneously considering the impacts of events on the environment. The call to manage events in a more environmentally sustainable manner will surely be amplified as there is increasing pressure to (i) reduce direct harm caused to the environment, (ii) satisfy ethical interests of stakeholders (both internal and external), (iii) integrate risk management, (iv) communicate in a credible manner, (v) ensure that events can operate in a safe and healthy environment, and (vi) meet new legal requirements. In this chapter we will look at sustainability; specifically we will focus on environmental sustainability (ES) and consider why ES is important in event management. Next we will outline the various roles and responsibilities for event managers in designing events in a more sustainable way. Finally, we will introduce environmental impact assessment methods for events and specifical...
Given the growing body of research pertaining to sport, the natural environment and sustainabilit... more Given the growing body of research pertaining to sport, the natural environment and sustainability, it is an appropriate time to review the orientation and findings of this work, and to identify further avenues for research. This is especially so given the vast amount of literature published across a range of disciplines that document the evidence of significant change to the natural environment on a global scale. Such environmental issues include the multi-dimensional problem of anthropogenic climate change which has led to a complex global web of policy, legislative, commercial and organisational responses, and that of itself has been the subject of a vast body of multi-disciplinary research. In the field of sport, relatively few studies have examined the impact of sport on the natural environment, or the environmental sustainability of current sport management practices. Further, an even smaller body of work has investigated the impact of environmental change on sport. This chapt...
This study aimed to answer three research questions: (1) What, if any, issues are posed by the ph... more This study aimed to answer three research questions: (1) What, if any, issues are posed by the phenomenon of anthropogenic climate change for major Australian sport stadia (MASS) and the organisations that manage them?; (2) How are the organisations that manage major Australian sport stadia responding to climate change?, and; (3) Why are the organisations that manage major Australian sport stadia responding to climate change in the way they do? Although previous management and sport management research have examined a range of environmental and some climate change issues, there has not been a study of the implications of climate change for major sport stadia – or the organisations that manage them – in Australia, or overseas. Although some management studies have identified climate change specifically as an important problem, little attention has been paid to its physical impacts on sport, and none have considered potential impacts on major sport stadia, or the regulatory and commer...
Routledge handbook of sport and the environment, 2018
This chapter considers environmental sustainability and/or sustainable development and how higher... more This chapter considers environmental sustainability and/or sustainable development and how higher education for sport management can respond to the challenges of teaching and learning sustainability. To give context to such challenges, we begin by considering the philosophical origins of sustainability. Two related concepts are then introduced: sport environmental sustainability, or the field characterized as sport-ES (Mallen & Chard, 2011; Mallen, Stevens, & Adams, 2011) and natural capitalism (Cordano, Ellis, & Scherer, 2003). Literature on sustainability education, typically known as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) (Sterling, 2012; UN, 2015) but sometimes referred to as Education for Sustainability (EfS) (Jones, Selby, & Sterling, 2010; G. Scott, Tilbury, Deane, & Sharp. 2012), is offered, along with sport-ES education. Finally, four foundational steps and two pedagogical approaches are considered for sport-ES education.
Sporting societies around the world are being impacted by a variety of contemporary climatic chal... more Sporting societies around the world are being impacted by a variety of contemporary climatic challenges. The sport management literature indicates that these impacts have disrupted sport. Some adaptations have been implemented, but a comprehensive planning framework is absent from the literature. Learning from other industries, thus, was considered, and an examination of the literature from the water and forestry industries was conducted. The examination resulted in the discovery of six key themes offering insights or practical lessons to guide sport organizations in their efforts to organize for adapting to climatic impacts.
Purpose: This paper presents a study of atmospheric climate impacts on community-level sports clu... more Purpose: This paper presents a study of atmospheric climate impacts on community-level sports clubs' (CLSC) in Australia and Canada, their vulnerability and resilience, and organisational responses. Design/Methods: A qualitative methodology was used with a multiple case research design. Data (interviews, documents) was collected from a sample of 23 CLSC organisations managing grass turf sport fields exposed to climatic extremes in temperate regions of both countries. Findings: CLSCs in both nations experienced vulnerability to climate impacts. Direct damage to playing fields resulted from extreme climate events. Indirect impacts include higher injury risks, interrupted and/or cancelled competitions, insurance risks, plus higher operating and capital costs. Adapted management was evident for water resources, playing turf, and organisational policies. Practical Implications: Provides insights into the changing practice of sport management at the community-level. Research Contribution: The results challenge the assumption that climate is a static and benign resource for sport. This study demonstrates impacts of climate extremes on sport in the northern and southern hemispheres, the potential for adapting sport management practices, and developing resilience.
Uploads
Papers by greg dingle