Jill Savery, Head of Sustainability for the America's Cup Event Authority, champions zero waste and carbon neutrality in sporting events. She

Jill Savery, Head of Sustainability for the America's Cup Event Authority, champions zero waste and carbon neutrality in sporting events. She has extensive experience embedding sustainability into operations for major organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee, London 2012 Olympics, and FIFA World CupTM bid teams.

Savery frequently speaks on sustainability and sport, and co-edited the pioneering book, Sustainability and Sport, with Dr. Keith Gilbert. She was interviewed by EarthSayers.tv in September 2013 during the America's Cup finals in San Francisco.

Resources: America's Cup Sustainability Plan (PDF), Sustainability Final Report (PDF).

Olympic gold medalist Jill Savery is a leading expert in sports sustainability. As Head of Sustainability for the America's Cup Event Authority, she has advised organizations including the United

Olympic gold medalist Jill Savery is a leading expert in sports sustainability. As Head of Sustainability for the America's Cup Event Authority, she has advised organizations including the United States Olympic Committee, the London 2012 Organizing Committee, and FIFA World Cup bid teams on embedding sustainable practices into their operations.

An International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee, Savery earned a Master's Degree from Yale University and coached athletes for over two decades. She frequently speaks on sustainability and sport, and co-edited the book *Sustainability and Sport*, available on Amazon. She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv in September 2013 at the America's Cup finals.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community,

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses the Clean Regatta Program. This interview highlights the program's implementation at the America's Cup races held in San Francisco in September 2013.

Since July 2011, Sailors for the Sea collaborated with the America's Cup Event Authority to deliver a model sustainability sporting event. Their efforts led to the 34th America's Cup receiving the highest level Clean Regattas certification.

Ruth Ann Barrett interviewed Dan on September 10, 2013, with videography provided by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses their

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses their programs.

Key initiatives include the Rainy Day Kits, which provide marine ecology lesson plans for students in sailing programs and low-resource environments, and Clean Regattas, a certification program helping events achieve higher environmental standards.

Pingaro was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett, with videography by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv, at the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco on September 10, 2013.

Dan Pingaro serves as Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, the sole ocean conservation

Dan Pingaro serves as Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, the sole ocean conservation nonprofit dedicated to the sailing and boating community. His career path demonstrates a profound commitment to organizational growth and advocating for a clean, healthy ocean.

Pingaro's passion, experience, education, and collaborative approach have been pivotal to Sailors for the Sea's success and its significant impact on ocean conservation efforts.

He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett, with videographer David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv, at the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco on September 10, 2013.

The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on February 12. Its aim is to

The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on February 12. Its aim is to reverse ocean degradation and restore its full health and productivity.

Chaired by former Costa Rican President José María Figueres, South African minister Trevor Manuel, and former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband, the Commission brings together senior political figures, business leaders, and development specialists from around the world.

Ireland's public sector spends €9 billion annually on goods and services, totaling €100 billion over the next decade. This significant public expenditure presents a crucial opportunity to

Ireland's public sector spends €9 billion annually on goods and services, totaling €100 billion over the next decade. This significant public expenditure presents a crucial opportunity to reduce carbon footprint, conserve energy, and boost environmental awareness among citizens.

Dublin fireman Neil McCabe demonstrates how this investment could foster environmentally friendly buildings and generate substantial cost savings. Transitioning to a green, low-carbon economy would not only save money but also create jobs.

The question remains whether local authorities and the government will embrace this vision. This discussion, hosted by Duncan Stewart, was published on Feb 18, 2014.