06 November 2025 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the 15 finalists for the IOC Climate Action Awards 2025. The awards celebrate innovative projects across the Olympic Movement that are taking tangible steps towards tackling climate change and driving sustainability in sport. The winners will be announced in the run up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Key Facts

• The IOC Climate Action Awards 2025 celebrate impactful initiatives that address climate change across the Olympic Movement.
• 15 finalists were selected across three categories: Athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs).
• The winners will be announced in the run up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

The list of 15 finalists is made up of five representatives from each of the following categories: Olympic and Paralympic athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs). The awards recognise and reward initiatives that deliver measurable impact in reducing the environmental impact of sport while inspiring and educating others to take meaningful climate action.