Climate change is the number one threat to the snowsports industry - and NSAA and its member resorts are taking action.
Advocacy
Ski Areas: Click here to find the latest climate advocacy opportunities.
Ski Industry Climate Change Policy
NSAA pledges to take the following actions:
- Educate the public and resort guests about the dependence of winter sports on natural ecosystems, the potential impacts of climate change on the winter recreation experience, and how they can reduce their GHG emissions.
- Make members of Congress aware of the dependence of winter sports on natural ecosystems and the potential impacts of climate change on the winter recreation experience.
- Advocate for the national reduction of GHG emissions through legislative, and regulatory measures.
- Support science-based solutions to climate change, including the use of renewable energy technologies.
- Partner with appropriate organizations and agencies to assess opportunities to reduce resort emissions and increase energy efficiency; invest in new, more efficient products, practices and technologies; and measure emission reductions.
Climate Solutions Trail Map
Outdoor Business Climate Partnership
The outdoor recreation industry is responsible for bringing $887 billion to the U.S. economy, and provides over 7.5 million jobs. Climate change is the biggest threat to our business, and to our way of life. That's why the National Ski Areas Association, Outdoor Industry Association, and SnowSports Industries America have banded together to create the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership - a way to amplify our collective voice in Washington, and to advocate loudly for bipartisan solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. Learn more here .
We Are Still In
We Are Still In has launched a “US Climate Action Contribution Platform” for businesses like ski areas to commit to new climate actions or enhance existing actions and submit them through this platform. It is easy to join by creating an account – click here – and submit your resort’s ‘contribution’ to making progress toward our country’s Paris Agreement commitments in the absence of federal government action.
Climate Change Advocacy
Click here for information on a market-based climate change solution that would reduce GHG emissions, internalize the cost of pollution and stimulate the economy.
Resources