Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.30925/slpdj.3.1.3
SPORT FACILITIES AS DRIVERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Pierludovico Arnese
orcid.org/0009-0005-1195-228X
; Università degli Studi di Teramo; Expert in Legal and Administrative Matters at Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, TA in EU Law and Regulation at International University Luiss “Guido Carli” of Rome
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Abstract
As is known, the European Union plays an active part in defining the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. Through the 2019 Green Deal, it assigns primary importance to environmental protection, placing sustainability among the pillars of the 2019-2024 and 2021-2027, gathering initiatives on climate change, energy production from renewable sources and transitioning to a zero-emission economy.
A crucial role within these objectives shall be attributed to the EPBD. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275) entered into force in all EU countries on 28 May 2024 with the goal to increase the rate of renovation in the EU, particularly for the worst-performing buildings in each country.
Among the different categories of buildings, sport facilities must be taken into consideration. The EPBD includes sports facilities as part of the buildings covered by its regulations, aiming to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This research will analyse these issues. Beginning with the bad practice example set by Italy, it will focus on the long-term infrastructure impact, community engagement, and resource management. These three themes will form the core of the research, examined at the EU level and internationally. From an international perspective, particular attention will be given to the Kazan Action Plan and its aim to link sport policy development to the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations.
Throughout the research, the conclusion will assess whether the final result of a real environmental legacy can be achieved through better regulation and harmonisation or by extending existing rules on sports facilities. The aim is to explore and better define the importance of regulating the so-called post event use.
Keywords
Sport; Facilities; EU Law; International Law; Sustainability; Environment; Football; Stadium
Hrčak ID:
336205
URI
Publication date:
30.9.2025.
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