International Perspectives on Sport for Sustainable Development

Foreword
Contents
Contributors
Sport, Development, and International Community
1 Introduction
2 Sport Development
3 Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
4 Sport for Development Goals and International Community
5 United Nations
6 Commonwealth
7 International Olympic Committee
8 Conclusion
References
Part I: International and Multicultural Perspectives
Sport Development and Development of Sport: Shifting Gears and Objectives Over Two Decades
1 Introduction
2 The UN Initiative on SDP and Its Development
3 The Change of Orientation of SDP and the Increasing Attention to Human Rights and Good Governance in Sport: The Importance o...
4 SDP, the Independence of Sport and Human Rights
4.1 The Independence of Sport
4.2 The Growing Importance of Athletes´ Rights
5 New Stakeholders Focusing on Remedies
6 Commitment and Capacity of Sport Institutions
7 Safety as a Fundamental Right during the Pandemic and Beyond
8 The Call from Society
9 Conclusions
10 The First Area of Concentration Is Capacity
11 The Second Area of Concentration Is Measuring the Social and Economic Impact of Sport Based on Evidence
12 The Third Area of Concentration Is the Use of Varied Existing Platforms Having a Common Interest to Advance Reforms in Sport
References
Proposal of Milestones to Map and Understand the Uses of Sport for Development and Peace
1 Introduction
2 Model for Mapping and Understanding SDP Uses
2.1 Axiology
2.2 Purpose
2.3 Objective
3 Identified Uses of Sport ``FOR´´
3.1 Sport for Health (SDG3)
3.2 Sport for Education (SDG4)
3.3 Sport for Gender Equality Work (SDG5)
3.4 Sport for Peace (SDG16)
3.5 Sport to Respect Human Rights (SDG16)
3.6 Sport for the Support of Employability and Decent Work (SDG8)
3.7 Sport for Social Cohesion
4 Identified Uses of Sport ``AS´´
4.1 Sport as a Universal Language
4.2 Sport as a Medium
4.3 Sport as a Tool or Strategy
4.4 Sport as a Hook
4.5 Sport as a Diversion
4.6 Sport as a Microsociety
5 Discussion of the Model
6 Conclusion
References
A Review of Studies of Small-Scale Sport Tourism in Rural Communities and Regions, with Focus on Leverage, and the Role the Or...
1 Can Small-Scale Sport Tourism Be Sustainable, and Contribute to Sustainable Development in the Host Communities?
2 Sustainable and/or Responsible Sport Tourism and Community Development?
3 The Leverage Potential in Small-Scale Sport Tourism in Rural Communities
4 The Organization of Small-Scale Sport Tourism in Rural Communities-A Job for Volunteers or Professional Event Organizers?
5 Sport Tourism and Community Development Planning and Plans
6 What Can We Learn from Community and Community Development Studies?
7 Sustainability in Sport Tourism and Community Development
8 Sustainable Community Development According to Interactional Theories
9 Conclusion: Sustainable Development of Sport Tourism and Host Communities?
10 Future Research
References
Health and Education Through Sport for Development and Peace in Extreme Development Contexts: Cases Studies from Various Devel...
1 Introduction
2 Unequal Opportunities for Development and SDGs
3 Specificities of the Extreme Development Context for Health and Education
3.1 Trauma Related to Extreme Development Contexts
3.2 Trauma, Resilience, and Leisure Activities
4 Leisure Activities as a Solution to Issues in Extreme Life Situations
5 Sport as a Tool for International Development
5.1 Potential of Sport to Achieve SDG
5.2 Limits and Challenges of Sport to Promote the SDGs
6 Future Perspectives
7 Conclusion
References
Sports in the Face of Climate Change: The Position of Sports Organizers Through the Example of Five French and One Swiss Sport...
1 Introduction
2 Foundations of the Concept of Sustainable Development
3 The Paradox of Aligning Sustainable Development and Sport
3.1 Reciprocal Impact
3.2 An Awareness of the Sports Movement
3.3 Insufficient Efforts
4 Study Objectives
5 The Field of Study
6 The Structures Studied
6.1 The Origin of the Environmental Aspect
6.2 Their Vision of Sport and Sustainable Development
7 Strategies Adopted
7.1 State of Play in Environmental Measures
7.2 Participant and Spectator Awareness
7.3 Internal Awareness
7.4 Future Actions
7.5 The Obligations
7.6 Commitments, Certification and Recognition
7.7 Valuation and Communication of Shares
7.8 Partnerships and Collaboration
7.9 The Difficulties
7.10 Actions to Be Intensified
8 Discussion
9 Conclusion
References
Part II: Uncertain Successes or Failures
The Contribution of the Regional Sports Policy to Meet the Needs of the Casablanca Residents
1 Introduction
2 The Position of Sport Sector in Morocco
2.1 General Overview of Morocco: Casablanca City
2.2 The Sport Policy in Morocco: Characteristics and Current Situation
2.3 Regional Sports Policy: Actors and Orientations
3 Regional Sports Policy in the Sense of Casablanca´s Citizens
3.1 The Citizen´s Need: A Determinant of Regional Sports Policy
3.2 Satisfying the Needs of Casablanca Citizen
3.2.1 Research Methodology
3.2.2 The Results Obtained
3.3 The Regional Sports Policy: The Impact on the Sustainable Development of Casablanca
4 Conclusion
References
National and International Reports
Legislation and Royal Speeches
Webography
The Complex and Uncertain Work of Moving Toward Effective Social Development Through Sport: A Sociological Reflection on the I...
1 What Is Sport for Development in Italy?
2 Sport as a Tool
3 Moving Toward Effective Social Development Through Sport
4 Is the Sport for Development Sector Really Effective?
5 Conclusion
References
Rio 2016 and a Pandora´s Box: The Hope of Transformation Through Sport
1 Introduction
2 Methodology: The Importance of Listening to Athletes
3 Development: Legacy Beyond Physical Structure: Athletes´ Concerns with Intangible Legacies
3.1 Athletes Debunking the Great Sport Myth
3.2 Development of Training Facilities
4 Final Considerations
References
Sport and Gender Equity: The Case of Iran
1 Introduction
1.1 Background of Women Sport in Iran
2 Methodology
3 Results
3.1 Constitutional Level
3.2 Individual Level
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
From a Theocracy to Transmodernism, So Far from Each Other: The Example of Sport in the Islamic Republic of Iran
1 Introduction
2 The Ban on Women at Men´s Sporting Events
3 The Flight of Iran´s Female Athletes
4 Are Female Athletes the Only Ones Suffering from the Iranian Theocracy?
5 Conclusion
References
Part III: Sport as a Vehicle for Local or National Development
Italian Sport Policies for the Sustainable Development
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Sustainable Sport: Policies and Theories
2.2 Sporting Events and Sustainability
2.3 The Management of Sustainable Sport and its Environmental and Socio-Economic Implications
3 Towards the Definition of an Analysis Model
4 Conclusion
References
Sport as a Vector to Develop Transparency: The Case of Lebanon
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Why is the Lebanese Political System a Root Cause of Corruption in the Lebanese Sport Community?
1.3 How Can Transparency Be Built in the Lebanese Sport Community?
1.4 How Can the Lebanese Sport Community Foster Transparency in the Society?
2 Conclusion
References
Motorized Outdoor Recreation and Sustainable Development: How to Identify and Manage Conflicts? The Case of the Implementation...
1 Introduction
2 Context of Sustainable Development of Motorized Outdoor Recreation in Natural Parks in France: Areas of Conflict
2.1 From Outdoor Recreation to the Growth of Motorized Outdoor Recreation in France
2.2 Trends in Sustainable Development Applied to Outdoor Sports and Leisure Activities in Nature in France and the Impact on N...
2.3 From National Natural Parks (NNPs) to Regional Natural Parks (RNPs) in France and Legislative and Organizational Consequen...
3 Conflicts of Use Analysis Framework and Proposal of a Tool for their Resolution
3.1 Conflict Analysis Framework for Motorized Outdoor Recreation in Morvan RNP
3.1.1 Characteristics of Morvan RNP
3.1.2 Identification of the Sources of Motorized Outdoor Recreation Conflicts in Morvan RNP
3.2 Analysis of the Impact of the CGC as a Tool for Resolving Conflicts of Use Related to Motorized Outdoor Recreation in Morv...
3.2.1 Presentation of the Motorized Outdoor Recreation CGC in Morvan RNP
3.2.2 First Qualitative Survey of the Impact of the Motorized Outdoor Recreation CGC in Morvan RNP
3.2.3 Second Quantitative and Qualitative Survey in Morvan RNP
4 Conclusion
References
Traditional Sports and Games as a Resource for Sustainable Development
1 Introduction
2 Attitude Towards TSG
3 Significance of TSG
4 Considerations for Reinforcing TSG as a Sustainable Development Planning Resource
5 TSG in Croatia
6 TSG Governance Challenges in Achieving Sustainable Development
7 Towards Conclusions
References
Development Path and Strategy of Revitalization and Integration of Sports in Rural Area
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Status of Rural Sports Integration Development Research in China
2.2 The Status of Foreign Rural Sports Integrated Development Research
3 Research Objects and Methods
3.1 Research Objects
3.2 Research Methods
4 The Basic Concepts and Characteristics of Rural Sports Revitalization and Integration Development
4.1 The Concept and Characteristics of Rural Sports
4.2 Concept and Meaning of Rural Sports Revitalization and Integrated Development
5 Opportunities and Bottlenecks Facing the Revitalization and Integration of Rural Sports
5.1 Opportunity
5.1.1 External Opportunities
5.1.2 Inherent Opportunity
5.2 Bottlenecks
5.2.1 Demographic Polarization
5.2.2 Conservative Thinking
5.2.3 Backward Infrastructure
5.2.4 Insufficient Utilization of Superior Resources
5.2.5 Cultural Inheritance Fault
5.2.6 Single Form of Sports Activity
6 Effective Ways to Revitalize and Develop Rural Sports
6.1 Establish an Overall View, Focusing on the Revitalization with Sports as the Mainstay and the Integration with Sports as t...
6.2 Explore a New Model of Revitalization and Integration Development of Rural Sports
6.2.1 Sports Tourism Model
6.2.2 Health and Leisure Mode
6.2.3 Agricultural Experience Mode
6.2.4 Education and Training Model
6.3 Improve the Construction of Sports Infrastructure
6.4 Exploring Rural Traditional Folk Sports
6.5 Cultivate the Technological Sports Industry
6.6 The Scientific Outlook on Development Must Be Given Top Priority
6.7 Strengthen Safeguard Measures and Improve System and Mechanism Construction
7 Conclusion
References
Sports Practices and Governance of Local Actors in the Islands: What Are the Challenges for Sustainable Development and Territ...
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework and Methodological Approach
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.2 Methodological Approach
3 The Indian Ocean Islands and the Heterogeneity of Local Contexts
3.1 A Mixed and Unstable ``Socio-cultural´´ Context
3.2 A Varied and Fragile ``Socio-economic´´ Context
3.3 A Dynamic and Disturbed Demographic Context
3.4 A Rich But Vulnerable Environmental Context
4 The Islands of the Indian Ocean and the Territorial Dynamics of Sports Practices
4.1 Territories of Island Sports and the Creation of Local Sports Action
4.2 Male and Female Licensees: Very Contrasting Situations
4.3 Facilities and Clubs: Very Diverse Spatial Situations
4.4 Territorial Variations in Sport Penetration Rates
5 The Indian Ocean Islands and Policies for the Sustainable Development of Sports Practices
5.1 Governance, a Key Role for a Sustainable Sports Policy
5.2 Economic Issues for Viable Territories
5.3 Environmental Challenges for Liveable Areas
5.4 Social Issues for Equitable Territories
6 Conclusion: For a Project Management from Sport to the Sustainable Development of the Islands´ Territories
General and Thematic Bibliography by Country
General References on the Indian Ocean
References and General Articles on Sport
References and General Articles on Sport in Indian Ocean
Madagascar
Les Seychelles
La Réunion
Ile Maurice
Union des Comores
Les Maldives
Mayotte
Part IV: Sport Tourism as a Factor in the Sustainable Development of a Territory Through Sport
Sport and Tourism: A Desirable and Necessary Game for Development
1 Introduction
1.1 The Relationship Between Human Beings and Nature
2 Organization of the Environment in Brazil
3 Tourism and Environment
4 Tourism Organization in Brazil
5 Ecotourism
6 Sports in the Nature
7 Final Remarks
References
Sustainable Sport Tourism for Better Future: The Emerging Case of the United Arab Emirates
1 Introduction
2 UAE and Dubai´s Popularity for Sports Tourism
3 How Dubai Can Become an Attractive City for Year-Long Sports Events?
3.1 Promoting Sport Events in Dubai
4 UAE Centennial Pillars and Objectives
5 United Arab Emirates Vision 2021 National Agenda
5.1 The Executive Council 2021
6 Methodology
7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations
References
The Role of Social Media to Increase Social Responsibility Among Sports Tourists
1 Introduction
2 Social Responsibility in Tourism as a Way to Achieve Sustainable Development
3 Tourist Personal Social Responsibility in Sports Tourism
4 The Role of Social Media in Developing Social Responsibility Among Tourists
4.1 The Case of Croatia
5 Methodology
5.1 Content Analysis Procedure
6 Results and Discussion
6.1 Analysed Firm Generated Content (FGC)
6.1.1 Education and Accident Prevention
6.1.2 Rescue and Provision of First Aid
6.2 Analysed User Generated Content (UGC)
6.2.1 Education and Accident Prevention
7 Conclusion
References