Football sustainability news & views
Players Speaking Up for the Planet
Notes of support from some of the game’s most iconic voices
Pitches in Peril: How Climate Change Is Threatening Football — From World Cup Stadiums to Grassroots Pitches
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, we are launching a groundbreaking new report, designed to break the echo chamber, bring climate risk into football’s mainstream, and kickstart a global conversation about the game’s future.
We Asked Our Fans About Climate. Here’s What They Said - By Tiff Sornpao
This piece was written by Tiff Sornpao as part of the Climate Champions Community – a player-led initiative supported by Football for Future and Common Goal.
The Financial Cost of Climate Change on Grassroots Sport
New research commissioned by the UK Government shows that extreme weather and its impacts are already costing the grassroots sports sector around £320 million annually.
Women’s Euros 2025 - Hoping for success on and off the pitch
A quick look into UEFA’s sustainability goals for this summer’s Women’s Euros and a celebration of sustainability becoming more and more prominent in the Women’s game.
Football For Future x Earth Minutes at London Climate Action Week
On 26th June, we joined our friends at Earth Minutes and the Mayor of London’s team for a buzzing morning of energy, ideas and youth-led climate action in the capital.
Fran Kirby: from park practice to winning the Euros –how nature has helped shape her game
England footballer Fran Kirby teams up with WWF, revealing how time outdoors has supported her, from childhood kickabouts to post-tournament recovery.
FFF Newsletter: June round-up
We send out a newsletter to the football and sustainability community every month - here’s a round-up of this month’s edition.
FFF @ UCL: sport and sustainability at the UCL Sustainability Leadership Conference
Last week, our Founder Elliot Arthur-Worsop had the pleasure of chairing a panel discussion on “Tackling Sustainability in Sport” at University College London (UCL).
FFF Newsletter: May round-up
We send out a newsletter to the football and sustainability community every month - here’s a round-up of this month’s edition.
A Comeback Against Climate Change
We are under 6 months out from COP 30. In the light of this, we are taking a look at the open letter written by incoming COP 30 president André Corrêa do Lago.
FFF Newsletter: April round-up
We send out a newsletter to the football and sustainability community every month - here’s a round-up of this month’s edition.
FFF Newsletter: March round-up
We send out a newsletter to the football and sustainability community every month - here’s a round-up of this month’s edition.
Football for Future Common Goal Champions Community Season 2 Squad Announcement!
We are excited to kick off Season 2 of the Football For Future x Common Goal Champions Community! This game-changing initiative is back, supporting footballers to lead on climate action. Today, we’re excited to announce our 28-player lineup — a squad of changemakers ready to inspire change, and leave a lasting legacy.
Premier League publishes Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Building on existing work, the Premier League has launched its strategy to support positive environmental change.
FFF Newsletter: February round-up
We send out a newsletter to the football and sustainability community every month - here’s a round-up of this month’s edition.