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Our Story

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

World Climate Athletes (WCA) was born out of a passion for both sports and the environment, blending the global reach of sports with the urgent need for climate action. Founded in 2020 by Kishan Changlani, WCA is part of Ambicution Enterprise,  born from the fusion of two driving forces—Ambition and Execution—embodies the relentless pursuit of visionary goals with the determination to turn them into reality. This powerful synergy fuels everything we do, transforming ideas into impactful actions that shape a sustainable future, it is a UK-based initiative that aims to drive sustainability in sports.

What sets WCA apart is our commitment to 'profit for good.' A significant portion of the revenue generated from our activities will be reinvested into grassroots sustainability initiatives, supporting local sports clubs and communities in adopting eco-friendly practices and advancing future sports sustainability research.

Since our inception in 2020, World Climate Athletes (WCA) has rapidly ascended to the global stage. We have delivered high-level impact at the world’s most influential summits, including the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) in Scotland, Egypt, Dubai, Azerbaijan, and Brazil; the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland; and London Climate Action Week in the UK.

By forging strategic alliances with premier global sports institutions, we have evolved from a UK initiative into a burgeoning global movement. Our mission is to scale climate action across the entire sporting ecosystem—transforming everything from grassroots pitches into catalysts for a sustainable future on the world’s biggest arenas.

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Meet The Team

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Kishan Changlani

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Founder and CEO

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Kate Chapman

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WCA - Global Advisor

Head of Sustainability, London Marathon Events

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Dr Ben Santer

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WCA - Global Advisor

Fowler Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Atmospheric scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Sam Baker

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WCA - Global Advisor

Chairman - Business Declares

Former Senior Partner, Deloitte Consulting

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David Carlin

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WCA - Global Advisor

Former Head of Risk, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

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Erwin Rose

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WCA - Global Advisor

Former US climate diplomat and

Former chair,  UN Climate Technology Centre & Network Advisory Board

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WCA Sports Ambassadors

WCA Sport Ambassadors are influential figures who engage their respective sports' fanbases globally on sustainability topics. By leveraging the WCA platform, they inspire communities to take meaningful climate action through the unifying power of sport.

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Sushant Bharti

Football

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KritikaNaidu

Tennis

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Elizabeth Jacobs

Volleyball

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Dave Avery

Rugby

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Atharva Shrivastava

Cricket

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Harry Clarke

Running

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Alasdair Richardson

Field Hockey

United Kingdom

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