By Aktive
Published on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Auckland’s climate is changing. We’re already seeing higher temperatures, heavier rainfall and rising sea levels, which are affecting our communities, infrastructure and environment.
The effects of climate change have a significant impact on the sport and physical activity sector. Weather extremes and weather events impact the ability to schedule seasons and run competitions, and there are even longer-term implications for the viability of some sports.
As our region works toward the goals of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Tāmaki Makaurau Climate Plan 2030, everyone has a part to play in creating a low-emissions, climate-resilient future.
Climate action is an important part of Aktive’s 2024-2028 Strategy. We’re committed to helping the sport and recreation sector contribute to a low-emissions, climate-resilient future, in line with our focus on strengthening sector organisations.
As part of our commitment, we’re aiming to help as many organisations as possible make conscious climate action decisions that support real change through the creation of a new toolkit.
With so much information about climate change out there, knowing where to start and taking that first step can be hard.
The Climate Action Toolkit is a practical guide that includes easy-to-use guidance, templates and examples to help Regional Sport Organisations, clubs and community groups identify priorities, measure impact and adopt more sustainable practices.
The toolkit outlines how organisations can create a Climate Action Policy and a Climate Action Plan.
In simple terms, a Climate Action Policy is the commitment an organisation makes to recognise climate change, take action to reduce its impact, embed sustainable practices, and be accountable for progress.
Supporting the policy is a Climate Action Plan – an actionable plan (as the name suggests) that spells out exactly what an organisation will do to put its policy into practice, including measuring the impact, and who is responsible for enacting each action.
The Climate Action Toolkit has been developed with our sector, and for our sector, to help organisations take practical first steps, no matter where they’re starting from. By focusing on achievable actions and embedding them into everyday operations, our sector can begin to make a meaningful difference.