The most sustainable Nordic World Ski Championships ever 🫱🏼🫲🏽
If current climate measures continue, winter in the Northern Hemisphere will shrink by 4.7 days per decade (FIS). Under a high-emissions scenario, winter could be reduced to 31 days by the end of the century (FIS).
Throughout the application process, planning phase, and implementation, the UN Sustainable Development Goals for climate, environmental, economic, and social factors have guided Ski World Championships Trondheim 2025 in its commitment to inspiring and encouraging the reduction of its climate footprint.
Ski sports break down cultural barriers, inspire the next generation, and bring together millions of people of all ages and nationalities. However, hosting such an event also significantly impacts the climate.
We are working to reduce our footprint so that Trondheim 2025 can serve as an inspiring hub for sustainable development.
Our ambition is to be the most sustainable World Ski Championships to date.
The world championship will feature ten competition days with a dedicated sustainability theme. Together, these 10 days of sustainability highlight how we plan to achieve our goals.
Sustainability lies in the people. Together for winters to come!
27th February:
The (sustain)ability lies in equality
For the first time in history, women and men will compete in the Nordic World Ski Championships with equal prize money and race distances.
Trondheim 2025 is committed to enabling equal opportunities and aiming to contribute to a more inclusive and fair future for skiing. Together with Like Muligheter, Thon Hotels, and Coop, Trondheim 2025 has secured equal prize money for all future Nordic World Championships.
It's about building a sustainable sport that reflects our values to future generations.
28th February:
The (sustain)ability lies in the next generation
Trondheim 2025 is committed to engaging and inspiring future generations.
We strive to offer activities that cultivate joy in sports, promote sustainable development, and instill values that will shape the future of skiing.
Our financial surplus will be reinvested into the skiing community, acting as a catalyst for recruiting new athletes and the next generation of volunteers.
The power resides in the next generation, propelling the future of skiing forward.
1th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in the local
Our food concepts and menus for the World Championships are built on the principles of the Trøndelag Food Manifest, putting locally sourced ingredients and production at the forefront.
We aim to showcase the Trøndelag food region by collaborating with local food and drink producers representing our region’s unique identity and history.
Theme 2th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in social
The 2025 World Ski Championships will be a championship for everyone. As social entrepreneurs, we have a clear role to play.
We are committed to creating an inclusive arena and providing spaces that demonstrate the power of inclusion.
Theme 4th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in the circular
Trondheim 2025 prioritizes reuse and sustainability at every level, focusing on circular resource use in close collaboration with Stora Enso, NorEngros, and Retura.
Collaboration is essential to achieving our commitments. Together with environmentally conscious partners, we focus on eco-friendly packaging, ensure reuse, sort waste, and compost. Our approach helps reduce waste, and together, we have the potential to lower our climate impact, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
5th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in diversity
Trondheim 2025 aims to promote diversity and create a more inclusive skiing world.
For the first time, para cross-country skiing is included in the official World Championship program. Embracing different abilities and life experiences fosters increased participation and strengthens our sense of community.
Diversity enriches sport, elevating the world of skiing for everyone.
6th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in the transportation
Together with our partners, we aim to demonstrate how collaboration can create sustainable, convenient, and efficient travel options that are both enjoyable and environmentally friendly.
7th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in movement
Trondheim 2025 aims to inspire increased physical activity for better public health and quality of life.
Through our public health initiative, AktiVM, we engage and include the community, encouraging social and physical activity to foster a healthier, more connected population.
8th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in the footprint
Trondheim 2025 is actively and strategically working to reduce the overall climate footprint of the World Championship event.
For the first time in history, a World Championship in Nordic skiing will deliver a climate account. Trondheim 2025 is contributing to developing a measurement tool that tracks direct and indirect CO2 emissions.
Every trial event leading to 2025 will be measured to ensure learning and experience. We will hand the climate account with concrete actions and insights to the next World Championship organizer in Nordic skiing, Falun 2027.
9th March:
The (sustain)ability lies in people
We want to inspire action and make a difference. Volunteering is essential and makes Ski-VM in Trondheim possible.
It allows us to mobilize towards a common sustainability goal, building knowledge and awareness around sustainable choices in society to protect the future of skiing.
Contact person
Ola Rønning
- Head of sustainability
- +47 977 29 343
- ola.ronning@trondheim2025.no