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The Centennial Olympic Congress, Congress of Unity, held in Paris in 1994, recognized the importance of the environment and sustainable development, which led to the inclusion of a paragraph in the Olympic Charter.

The IOC has acknowledged its particular responsibility in terms of promoting sustainable development, and regards the environment as the third dimension of Olympism, alongside sport and culture. This led to its decision in 1995 to create a Sport and Environment Commission.

Its role is to advise the IOC Executive Board on what policy the IOC and Olympic Movement should adopt in terms of environmental protection and support for sustainable development and, through its members, supports the IOC programmes and activities in this field.

• Learn more on the promotion of sustainable development
• Learn more on environmental protection and the Olympic Games

Pal Schmitt, Chairman of
the Commission

The Commission is chaired by Pál Schmitt and is composed of IOC members along with representatives of IFs, NOCs, OCOGS, athletes, the paralympic movement and individual experts. It meets once a year.

• Current Members List