Tom Campbell agreed that as a climate advocate incredibly powerful conversations arise which can be a responsibility but overall very positive and rewarding. @LiteFootPrints
Lizzie Hedding, Australian long jumper and co-founder of Project Planet, highlighted how by standing up as an advocate opens the doors for climate conversations with others. @LiteFootPrints
Lizzie Hedding asked how the panel dealt with the pressure to reduce their personal emissions. Alex Lynch said the big picture is the system - talk, advocate, lobby.
Tom Campbell agreed the guilt pressure is real but highlighted powerful community focus.
Nicola Barr acknowledged players need sponsorship money and highlighted the opportunities for climate-friendly sponsors in sport such as renewable energy companies. @LiteFootPrints
Tom Campbell said fossil fuel sponsorship is perhaps the most challenging aspect of climate action in sport. Collective voice is powerful. The sponsors of our sports must align to key community values like climate change @LiteFootPrints
Alex Lynch CEO Footy for Climate described some implications of climate change on players and how rooftop solar and batteries are saving sports clubs money on power bills and becoming hubs in blackouts @LiteFootPrints
Tom Campbell Melbourne AFL player and founder Footy for Climate recalled how the "collective voice" of David Pocock's Front Runners was very helpful when first getting started in advocacy work.
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As the Coalition squabbles about net zero, climate aware folk gather in Balwyn to hear from leading sports people how climate change is impacting them and their team mates. @LiteFootPrints
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Murray Watt is a perfect model of the modern Labor politician. President of Young Labor. Chief of staff for a Premier. Boss of the Qld Left. Now heβs the Environment Minister, responsible for a critical decision. He chose to destroy the environment. https://t.co/GbtaduFmEP