Education
Building a Generation That Knows What’s at Stake
Tools and protocols only work if people understand why they matter. That’s why FIS invests in education to deliver practical knowledge about sustainability and climate change to athletes, event organizers, national associations, and fans.
Training Courses
We delivered a foundational sustainability training course to 251 stakeholders, including representatives from National Ski Associations, Local Organizing Committees, and FIS staff. The two-hour session covered the science of climate change, the environmental impact of human activities, and showcased real-world examples from the FIS IMPACT Programme.
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Webinars
Over the past two years, we have delivered 16 sustainability webinars to the FIS community. These sessions were designed to help stakeholders build confidence in using FIS sustainability guidelines and tools, explore more complex topics, and learn from one another.
The webinars create a space to share what works, grounded in real-world experience and practical insights from Local Organizing Committees and National Ski Associations advancing sustainability. Topics have covered a wide range of sustainability issues, including food and nutrition, energy efficiency, climate change, ski tourism, temporary infrastructure, and sustainable event delivery. We will continue this work, with regular webinars planned each year.
Combined for Change
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Eight Local Organizing Committees from the Nordic Combined World Cup joined the FIS #CombinedForChange Sustainability Tour. During the tour, organizers were able to learn from each other’s hands-on solutions across snow farming, waste management, and renewable energy.
The Viessmann Sustainability Award honored the most impactful initiative from the tour: a pellet-powered tent heating system that reduced energy-related CO₂ emissions by 97%.
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Winter Trail to Nature
Play. Learn. Act.
Created with Italian alpine skier Elena Curtoni, Winter Trail to Nature transforms sustainability into an interactive game. The learning cards invite participants to reflect on nature and mountain conservation while exploring how to reduce the environmental impact of winter sports, all through a memorable learning experience.
Used at events across all disciplines, Winter Trail to Nature raises awareness throughout the season.
Snowmorrow
At the Junior World Ski Championships in Planica (SLO), young athletes were brought into the conversation and engaged in discussions about climate change and what they can do about it.
In partnership with the Future Food Institute, FIS supports these conversations through online learning sessions-short videos that introduce topics such as sustainable daily living and responsible eating, giving the next generation of athletes the knowledge to act.
Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative
In collaboration with the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, FIS introduced the #KeepWinterAlive social media campaign. The campaign mobilized athletes to speak up and raise awareness about climate threats to winter sports.
As part of the campaign, athletes like freestyle skier Marion Thenault have shared powerful messages, reaching fans around the world.
Mountain Cleanup Challenge
To encourage everyone to get involved during Earth Day, FIS launched the Mountain Cleanup Challenge. During the three-week campaign, mountain enthusiasts were invited to film short videos of their cleanup efforts, sharing both love and respect for mountainous landscapes.
Using the Chall app, participants shared their stories to make their impact visible.