Original paper
An evaluation of the sustainability of the Olympic Games
Abstract
The Olympic Games claim to be exemplars of sustainability, aiming to inspire sustainable futures around the world. Yet no systematic evaluation of their sustainability exists. We develop and apply a model with nine indicators to evaluate the sustainability of the 16 editions of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games between 1992 and 2020, representing a total cost of more than US$70 billion. Our model shows that the overall sustainability of the...
Paper Details
Title
An evaluation of the sustainability of the Olympic Games
Published Date
Apr 19, 2021
Journal
Volume
4
Issue
4
Pages
340 - 348