FIFA launches ‘Green Card’ initiative as Infantino promises carbon-neutral World Cup

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has presented a video message raising a “Green Card for the Planet” to raise awareness about environmental conservation ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The effort is tied to World Environment Day, which is observed every year on 5 June and is the United Nations’ primary vehicle for raising awareness and urging action on the critical global issue.

“As FIFA President, and today, on World Environment Day, I’m asking everyone who loves football and who cares about the environment, to raise FIFA’s Green Card for the Planet,” says Infantino in his video message.

“FIFA is playing its part, with our aim to make the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 carbon neutral,” he added.

He called on people to follow suit in ‘raising’ the FIFA Green Card for the Planet by recording a short message to explain what they’ll will do to preserve the environment and save the planet.

FIFA released its Climate Strategy last November at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland, reiterating its commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Sports for Climate Action Framework, which includes a goal of cutting emissions by half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2040.

Source: Doha News