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Sustainability Committee

The World Taekwondo Sustainability Committee plays an advisory role, supporting the WT Council and Secretariat in driving sustainability across the organisation and its activities. It provides guidance on strategy, policies, and initiatives to help WT maximise its positive impact and embed sustainability in the development of the sport.

Sustainability Committee’s Mission
  • To conduct research and make recommendations to define WT’s sustainability agenda that is outcomes-based and is in line with the WT Sustainability Strategy.
  • Make recommendations to support WT’s commitment to incorporate sustainability principles and practices into WT’s decision-making process and day-to-day operations.
  • Enhance WT’s integrity, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability at every level.
Sustainability Committee’s Objectives
  • To work together with the WT Planning Department, the Sustainability Consultant, and the cross-departmental Sustainability Working Group (SWG) on the implementation of the WT Sustainability Strategy
  • Identify case studies and select the candidates for the Sustainability Awards organised every year based on the WT Sustainability Survey
  • Study the best practices of other International Federations (IFs) and adopt into WT’s program
  • Establish networks and share expertise to contribute to the progress of the WT Sustainability Strategy
  • Act as WT Sustainability Ambassadors by promoting awareness and action around sustainability issues at all levels
  • Report to the Council Meeting and/or General Assembly on the progress of the Committee.
Members
Chair
Ms. Jamie Lee Carpenter (New Zealand) new_window
Vice Chair
Ms. Nellys L Rios (Puerto Rico)


Members


Ms. Maria Skryabina (Russia)
Mr. Thanh Huy Nguyen (Vietnam)
Ms. Heather Garriock (Australia)
Dr. Ing Alioune Badara Traore (Mali)
Dr. Walid Younes (Switzerland)
Minutes
Terms of Reference
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