Debating the success of carbon-offsetting projects at sports mega-events. A case from the 2014 FIFA World Cup

The impacts of sport emissions on climate: Measurement, mitigation, and making a difference

“…More generally, the optimal choice of tree and shrub species should reflect local conditions and availability of irrigation water—with the possibility of using treated sewage water in arid regions 118 . Tree‐planting may be a tangible mitigation action, but it can be challenging to measure the success of community forestry schemes or to guarantee the permanence of the sequestered carbon 119 . This is because the carbon liability may take decades to neutralize.…”

“… 118 Tree‐planting may be a tangible mitigation action, but it can be challenging to measure the success of community forestry schemes or to guarantee the permanence of the sequestered carbon. 119 This is because the carbon liability may take decades to neutralize. Standardization of carbon accounting techniques and measurement of above‐ground carbon stocks can help to keep track of the sink performance of urban green spaces.…”

Priming Host City Physical Legacy Plans: The Bidding Chronicles of Brazil's Derailed Sporting Event Infrastructure Projects

“…Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, is situated in the center-west region of Brazil (Crabb, 2018). During the bid phase, Cuiabá was one of 18 Brazilian cities who bid to host the 2014 World Cup.…”

Tropical forests for sustainable development: Shaping the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with knowledge from the field

“…Crabb (ISTF Conference Participant) analyzes the effectiveness of a forestry-based carbon offsetting scheme based in Mato Grosso, Brazil, using the SDGs as a framework for analysis (Crabb, 2018). Crabb's study looks at a particular scheme funded through a football stadium constructed for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.…”