FIM Africa will host an online Sustainability Webinar on Wednesday, 6 May at 18:00 CAT.
The session offers Sustainability Stewards an opportunity to stay current and build their knowledge. Attendance and the examination are free of charge. A fee will only apply should a licence be required after the webinar.
FMNs are encouraged to register their Sustainability Stewards. Delegates who attended the MSA seminar earlier this year are not required to attend again.
As this may be the only webinar scheduled for 2026, early registration is advised.
Register now using the link below and secure your place:
On Saturday, February 7th, our very own Marius Matthee was honored for 15 years of service to the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme).
Serving on the Sustainability Commission, Marius has been an advocate for environmental education. His work is driven by a deep passion for ensuring a sustainable future for our continent and the generations to follow.
This recognition marks over a decade of dedication to the environment within the world of motorcycling. Congratulations, Marius!
The signature of the Sports for Nature Framework was approved unanimously by the FIM Board of Directors in Mies last May and was signed by the FIM President Jorge Viegas during the GP of Italy in Mugello last weekend. This step marks an important milestone in the history of the FIM sustainability journey.
The Sports for Nature framework is defined by four main principles:
1: Protect nature and avoid damage to natural habitats and species; 2: Restore and regenerate nature wherever possible; 3: Understand and reduce risks to nature in your supply chains; 4: Educate and inspire positive action for nature across and beyond sport.
Sports for Nature is a joint initiative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, International Olympic Committee, United Nations Environment Programme, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy.
It aims to deliver transformative action for nature across sports, by 2030 and beyond, enabling sports to champion nature and contribute to its protection and restoration. It provides a game plan for sports — at all levels — to accelerate and inspire others to act for nature.
Meredith McCurdy, Programme Leader, Sports for Nature, IUCN stated: “With its longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, and ability to reach fans and riders globally, the FIM is well positioned to inspire action for nature and deliver concrete results on the ground. We are pleased to welcome the FIM to the Sports for Nature Framework and look forward to working with the Federation to complement their existing programmes, and to bringing their commitment into action,”
Jorge Viegas, FIM President, added: “With our FIM Ride Green programme, initiated in 1992, we have developed many measures to protect nature. The initial Environmental Code, the first regulation code among the International Federations, dates back to 1994, and contains a series of measures to protect nature from possible adverse effects. Our dedicated organisers and the members of the FIM Family play a crucial role in our sustainability journey. Their contributions are not limited to off-road competitions but extend to circuits worldwide, demonstrating our collective commitment to sustainability. By joining the Sports for Nature Framework, we will add value to all our actions and we can continuing contributing and inspiring the entire FIM family and our fanbase.”
Listed below are some details of how the organisers have championed nature and contributed to the regeneration and restoration at all levels in the first quarter of this year:
Twin Ring Motegi recently organised the Hertz FIM TRIALGP JAPAN and KiSS Motegi, which included the planting of seedlings of Chinese Hackberry (Cannabaceae, deciduous tree) in the facilities in Mobility Resort Motegi; Hello Woods built under the theme of “The forest of biodiversity” and in the Sections as a mark of the behaviour of TrialGP towards the environment. With the cooperation of FIM Ride Green Ambassador Takahisa Fujinami, the seedlings planted will grow into a tree that is indispensable for feeding butterflies such as the giant purple butterfly, which is the Japanese national butterfly. Mobility Resort Motegi continues to try to preserve living things in the forest of biodiversity in Hello Woods.
During the Italian Grand Prix Brembo 31 May – 2 June: KiSS Mugello sustainability programme promoted biodiversity in the Mugello Valley.
Mugello circuit is a green lung of undoubted importance since it has 900,000 square metres of green areas and 300,000 square metres of wooded areas, in which 254 trees were planted in the period 2020-2021. Thanks to the two poplars (white and Italic) it is estimated that about 103,886 kg of CO2 (103,886 t of CO2) are assimilated. In short, a nice way to reduce emissions released into the atmosphere, directly reducing the impact on the environment.
Back in April of this year, during the Enduro Grand Prix of Portugal in Fafe, local young school children planted 100 native saplings trees, part of the KISS (Keep it Shiny and Sustainable) programme promoted by FIM Ride Green. The kids were accompanied by FIM Ride Green Ambassador Alex Salvini.
The circuit of Barcelona Catalunya promotes actions in their forest and obtained 2023 BIOSPHERE certification. The Catalan track is a sports facility with more than 25 hectares of green areas. For this reason, in 2019 the circuit started a project to improve the biodiversity of its forest with the collaboration of Social Forest, a sustainable forest management company focused on the training and integration of young people who are in a situation of social exclusion or unemployment. BOSCAT is currently the company following the initial project with Dual Training students. To improve biodiversity, an autochthonous, autonomous, more attractive and environmentally responsible ecosystem is recreated, and educational and recreational value is added thanks to the descriptive support of the actions in the forest itself.
The 2024 FIM International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE) also join the FIM Sustainability Week as it presents the event today in Pontevedra Spain.
Specialists in the area will collaborate with experts from the International Sustainability Commission to develop an ambitious sustainability plan. This plan will involve preparing an Environmental impact assessment and a series of activities aimed at supporting the region’s biodiversity.
In the Galicia region where the competition will take place, there is a significant issue with the presence of exotic invasive species such as Acacia mimosa o Acacia Dealbata, and Cortaderia Selloana, which have taken root in Galicia. As part of the planned activities, there will be a systematic removal of these species.
This action aims to aid in the restoration of the native vegetation. The organisation will be collaborating with the Galicia Ambiental Association to carry out this initiative. Another aspect of the sustainability plan is regarding climate action. All the direct emissions the participants produce will be neutralised by native tree planting.
The event also adheres to the FIM Environmental Code, which requires the participants to comply with international and national regulations. Routes and facilities will be chosen with the goal of having the least negative impact possible.
We are in the middle of the FIM Sustainability Week and as last year the FIM wants to present their latest FIM Sustainability Report, highlighting the steps the FIM has taken toward objectives identified in the 2021 to 2025 ‘The Future in Pole Position’ sustainability strategy.
Over the last three decades the FIM has been working to make motorcycle sport more sustainable and inclusive and this Sustainability Report is a vital tool in assessing its current position and identifying the next steps that need to be taken.
While sustainability is often associated with environmental and climate concerns, the FIM takes a ‘real-world’ perspective. We examine how our community is impacted by these issues and actively seek practical solutions, demonstrating our commitment to addressing the challenges we all face.
Today also showcases the work of the FIM Women’s in Motorcycling Commission (CFM) which since its creation in 2006 has worked tirelessly to break down gender-based bias to make motorcycling completely inclusive.
The FIM Sustainability Report shines a spotlight on a range of initiatives. These include the work of the FIM International Sustainability Commission (CID), which monitors technological advancements and environmental best practices. The FIM Academy, a champion of education and training, also features prominently. Additionally, the report highlights our programme to promote sustainable development through motorcycle tourism, and the efforts of the Technical Commission in areas such as sound reduction and new fuels. Notably, the report also covers the commission of electric bikes, and our work in the fields of tourism and mobility.
This year also has been included the medical commission as a part of the social responsibility jointly with the International Foundation for motorcycle.
Jorge Viegas, FIM President stated: “We are proud to present the 2023 FIM sustainability report. This report includes many efforts that I am delighted to share. However, the message remains clear: we must continue to prioritise sustainability in the FIM and all the organisations within our sector ecosystem. This takes work, perseverance, plus sometimes bravery and compromise, and not forgetting passion – all qualities that we pride ourselves on in our global sporting motorcycle family.”
Within the framework of the FIM Sustainability Week, the FIM Women´s Commission is pleased to present a significant document that compiles a series of recommendations that will be the foundations for the organisation on this matter. Gender equality is intrinsically linked with sustainable development and achieving this equality in our organisation.
Having been ratified by the FIM Board of Directors, the recommendations are the result of a fully inclusive consultation process that involved guidance from the International Olympic Committee and input from the wider FIM family. The overall framework is designed to support and encourage ongoing development in the required areas through three main points of focus, those being.
1: Portrayal guidelines – according to the previous issued HERE 2: Increasing female athlete participation 3: Increasing female representation in key and decision making roles
With the FIM taking the lead, national federations will be able to adapt and adopt the recommendations to best suit their local requirements and circumstances, whilst still respecting the fundamental principle of ensuring equality between women and men. The FIM Deputy CEO and Operations Director and CFM Director will be responsible for implementing the strategy with the support of the entire management team. With careful consideration and monitoring at each level of participation, volunteering, leadership, coaching positions, and media presentation, those responsible will be able to determine the year-on-year progress being made in terms of gender equality within the FIM family and wider motorcycling community.
Janika Judeika, FIM Women’s Commission Director explained: “This tool has been developed for the institution and for the national federations to ultimately increase female participation in all sporting and non-sporting activities, in a structured consultative process with the FIM administration, commissions, FMNs and athletes, in line with the IOC guidelines. The objectives and actions outlined in the document will serve as a blueprint for the Women’s Commission work in the next couple of years. We are determined to implement these actions and evaluate their efficiency by collecting the relevant data and making the necessary adjustments as we go along. We believe that motorcycling can benefit greatly as a sport from having equal number of men and women involved in its different levels and aspects.”
