Maßnahmen

Kurzbeschreibung

In 1987, we became the first German sports federation to establish an advisory board for the environment and sustainable development in skiing. Together with the Advisory Board
for Medicine and Health and the Advisory Board for Law and Safety, these bodies now cover key pillars of the federation’s development. With their independent members from academia, business, and civil society, they provide critical and constructive input into our work and enrich it with valuable perspectives.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS, DSV

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Expert Network, Dialog

SDG

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Kurzbeschreibung

A Bavaria-wide network dedicated to reducing the number of accidents in the mountains through accident research and prevention. Through its long-standing involvement—including as a board member—SIS contributes significantly to the dialogue on mountain safety with its expertise.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Transfer, Security, Sustainability

Area of Action

Safety & Health

Topic

Expert Network

Kurzbeschreibung

Athletes from Snowboard Germany and the German Ski Association, coaches and administrative staff from Snowboard Germany traded their boards and skis for shovels and rakes and planted 100 container plants from the Laufen nursery of the Bavarian State Forestry Department in the forest surrounding the Berchtesgaden national training center. About 60 people took part in the effort under the guidance of the Bavarian State Forests, which provided the young trees as well as manpower and expertise. They scrambled up the steep slope, dug holes, and planted the young trees. The goal of the initiative: to rejuvenate and restructure the protective forest above the Christophorus School in Berchtesgaden—and to practice sustainability by leading by example.

Projektpartner

bayerische staatsforsten

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

DSV, SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Mountains & Nature

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Kurzbeschreibung

Athletes, coaches, and office staff from Snowboard Germany took part in the SNBGER Mountain Clean Up in the mountains surrounding the Olympic training centers in Oberstdorf and Berchtesgaden. At Grasgehren in the Allgäu and on the Jenner in the Berchtesgaden Alps, a total of nearly 50 hardworking volunteers spent two afternoons collecting trash and cleaning up the slopes where they train in the winter. Drink bottles, cigarette packs, tissues, as well as bicycle inner tubes, a car tire, and broken metal parts all ended up in the trash bags.

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Kurzbeschreibung

The goal of the initiative is to raise awareness of the CO₂ emissions generated by the athletes’ travel activities and to make an active contribution to climate protection and nature conservation. All teams and staff members—whether athletes, coaches, medical staff, officials, or administrative staff—receive a calculation of their mobility-related emissions and the corresponding CO₂ equivalent every six months. This results in a personal “climate budget,” which is invested on a voluntary basis in selected projects promoting sustainability, climate protection, and environmental conservation. The project is funded through a partnership model: the athletes themselves cover one-third of the costs, while the association and the Ski Safety Foundation each contribute one-third. This is in keeping with the principle of “Avoid, Reduce, Take Climate Responsibility.” 

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SNBGER, SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Climate Change

Kurzbeschreibung

Since 2024, the Haus des Ski has regularly participated in the “Stadtradln” cycling campaign in Planegg. As a result, a total of 6,329 kilometers were cycled in 2025. The participation of winter sports associations encourages employees to use sustainable modes of transportation. 

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS, SNBGER, DSV Active

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Kurzbeschreibung

Since spring 2025, a new cargo bike has been available to all employees at Haus des Ski. The cargo bike can be easily used for short errands, thereby encouraging sustainable mobility. 

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV Active, SNBGER, SIS, DSV

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Kurzbeschreibung

In July 2025, the Allgäu CleanUP Days took place around the Oberstdorf National Training Center, organized by PATRON e.V. Our Nordic combined teams also supported the project: Together with the SC Oberstdorf youth team, four World Cup athletes (Vinzenz Geiger, David Mach, Wendelin Thannheimer, and Julian Schmid) also took part in the cleanup effort. The event was complemented by a workshop offering plenty of information on waste recycling.

Projektpartner

Patron e.V.

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Mountains & Nature

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education

Kurzbeschreibung

Together with the DSV, our partner M4Energy has launched the "skiEnergy" project to support youth development in clubs.
Here’s how it works:
All ski clubs can register for free. When residential or business customers sign up for an electricity and/or gas contract through the skiEnergy project, they can select one of the registered clubs. This chosen club receives financial support once a year based on the customers’ consumption: for every kWh of electricity consumed, 1 cent (0.5 cents for gas) goes to the selected club. This innovative model is designed to enable ski clubs to fund youth development and sustainable projects.
 

Projektpartner

M4Energy

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Kurzbeschreibung

The SNBGER Freestyle youth team installed nesting boxes for wild birds around the Internet and at the CJD national training center in Berchtesgaden. The young athletes received dedicated support from their coach and the sports director.

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Mountains & Nature

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

SDG

SDG 15 Life on Land

Kurzbeschreibung

While snowboarding is widespread in many federal states, systematic training for young athletes has so far been limited to the federal states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, which are close to the Alps. Added to this are the effects of climate change: the winter season is becoming increasingly shorter, and winters are becoming more unpredictable. On-snow training is shifting more and more to higher-altitude (glacial) regions. The result is increased travel, time, and financial costs for athletes and coaches, which poses a particular challenge in youth elite sports (NWLS). The project aims to answer the following questions:

1. How can young snowboarders still be optimally trained and developed in light of the expected changes due to climate change (a reduced number of on-snow training days)?
2. How can off-snow training be implemented on a broad scale—including in federal states far from the Alps or without snow—while taking local conditions into account?

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers, Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Kurzbeschreibung

The “Event Inclusion Manager in Sports” project—or “EVI” for short—opens up more opportunities for people with disabilities in the sports job market and promotes greater accessibility and inclusion in sports. The goal is to integrate people with physical disabilities into sports organizations on a long-term basis. In September 2021, Snowboard Germany hired its first Event Inclusion Manager, and in 2023, it was selected by the DOSB for the second time to fill one of these positions. As a national governing body, SNBGER aims to continue being a progressive pioneer and serve as a role model for other federations. To implement this vision, the EVI project represents a meaningful step in the right direction.

Projektpartner

DOSB

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SNBGER

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Kurzbeschreibung

The ZERO project consists of a consortium of partners from the fields of snowboarding, research, advocacy, and youth education. It investigates how to increase young people’s participation in snowboarding activities while reducing transportation costs—all in a sustainable manner.

Among other things, the following have been developed and published:

• A report on the impacts of snowboarding on climate change and the environment
• Awareness-raising workshops on climate change and its effects on snowboarding
• A card game
• An e-learning module

Projektpartner

Kooperationspartnerschaft zwischen 11 Organisationen

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SNBGER

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Mountains & Nature, Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education

Kurzbeschreibung

On February 23, 2024, the first International Inclusive Team Competition (ITW) in the discipline of snowboard cross took place at the SNBGER national training center in Grasgehren. In this race, World Cup athletes with and without disabilities competed side by side for the first time. The event was part of a European Cup and Para World Cup weekend. 

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

World Cup events

Kurzbeschreibung

The DSV, SNBGER, and SIS view snow mats and snow carpets as an opportunity to make winter sports more widely accessible and to strengthen clubs in the long term. We are committed to a holistic approach that combines the promotion of physical activity, environmental protection, and innovation. Success requires joint action by manufacturers, clubs, municipalities, and government agencies, with each party taking responsibility. The position paper highlights the benefits of snow mats and snow carpets for developing young talent, for access to winter sports, and for training purposes. It also emphasizes the importance of clear framework conditions and a holistic approach to sustainability on the part of manufacturers, distributors, and operators. The main focus is on minimizing environmental impact and creating innovative winter sports offerings.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS, SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Knowledge

Kurzbeschreibung

To reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions on the club’s next trip, choosing a winter sports destination responsibly should be an integral part of the planning phase. This checklist serves as a guide and outlines criteria related to transportation, lodging, and the ski resort.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS, SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education, Knowledge

Kurzbeschreibung

The DSV is mindful of its social responsibility. That is why we also support general energy-saving measures. We are implementing measures within our sphere of responsibility that allow us to reduce energy and resource consumption as much as possible and use them efficiently. The recommendations for winter sports events and the operation of training and competition facilities provide guidance to DSV sports facilities, associations, and World Cup venues.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Resources & Infrastructure

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski, Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Topic

Sports and Urban Development, Knowledge, Education

Kurzbeschreibung

Climate change and the energy crisis are real. What can we do to minimize our energy consumption and carbon footprint while ensuring a sustainable future for winter sports? We all need to change our behaviors without worrying that our winter sports will lose their appeal and excitement. The recommendations for winter sports activities provide you with tips and information for a sustainable winter sports experience. 

Projektpartner

Deutscher Skilehrerverband; Dein Winter. Dein Sport.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS, SNBGER

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Education, Knowledge

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

ÖNORM and DIN standards play a significant role in ensuring quality in winter sports areas and in standardizing information, information boards, and signage. SIS participates in international expert networks in the D-A-CH region and engages in discussions within these networks regarding safety-related aspects of standardization in ski and cross-country skiing areas. 

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Safety & Health

Topic

Expert Network

Kurzbeschreibung

Das DSV-Juniorteam bietet jungen, engagierten Menschen eine Plattform, um kreativ und flexibel in den Winter- und Schneesport einzutauchen. Ohne Verpflichtung zu festen Ämtern können junge Menschen hier ihre Ideen verwirklichen und in einem motivierten, dynamischen Team mitwirken. Das Hauptziel des DSV-Juniorteams ist die nachhaltige Jugendbeteiligung in der Deutschen Skijugend

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

DSV on tour ist ein Projekt, das Sport und Bewegung in den Verein oder in die Schule bringt. Ziel ist es, Vereinstrainerinnen und -trainern sowie Lehrkräften direkt und unkompliziert praktische Tipps und Ideen zu einem abwechslungsreichen Training zu geben, die Zusammenarbeit von Schule und Verein zu stärken und die Kinder für ein Training im Verein zu begeistern. Das DSV on tour-Mobil ist ganzjährig und deutschlandweit unterwegs. 

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

The consultation session provides a space for open dialogue and exchange among the state ski associations on the topic of sustainability. The goal is to discuss current issues together, share best-practice examples, and learn from one another. The consultation session is led by the DSV | SIS Sustainability Office. 

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Dialog

SDG

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Kurzbeschreibung

Twice a season, the foundation invites children and teenagers with intellectual or physical disabilities to a winter sports trip. In addition to cross-country skiing, the program offers recreational activities whose main goal is to foster a sense of normalcy and belonging and to help participants build social connections. The children receive individualized care and are provided with sports and winter gear.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS, DSV Active

Focus

Security, Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education, DSV Ski Patrol

Kurzbeschreibung

The Climate.Sports.Snow Expert Forum examines the future of snow sports from a climate science perspective. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the forum aims to analyze challenges, identify opportunities, and develop strategies for the sustainable development of snow sports. In total, more than 20 authors from 14 scientific institutions are contributing to the forum, helping to present the current state of research from their respective disciplines and perspectives. The key findings and recommendations for action are continuously documented in position papers.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Future & Environment, Transfer

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Climate Change, Dialog, Expert Network

SDG

SDG 13: Climate Action Measures

Kurzbeschreibung

The Alpine Climate Summit brings together experts from the scientific community, climate activists, and representatives from the business sector and leading media outlets in the Alpine region on the Zugspitze. The changes, challenges, and opportunities posed by climate change in the Alpine region will be discussed on site. The Foundation for Safety in Ski Sports provides scientific support to the Alpine Climate Summit.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Dialog

SDG

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Kurzbeschreibung

The SIS ECO Award is presented annually by the Foundation for Safety in Ski Sports to companies that demonstrate outstanding achievements in technical environmental protection and sustainable development. The award recognizes high quality and long-term commitment to environmental stewardship.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

SIS Seal of Quality, Dialog

SDG

SDG 13: Climate Action Measures

Kurzbeschreibung

The reporting serves to determine the greenhouse gas emissions of the German Ski Association, Snowboard Germany, Freunde des Skisports, and the Foundation for Safety in Skiing (SIS). It is part of the 2040 Sustainability Strategy within the Climate & Energy action area and also serves as a binding basis for the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework.

Projektpartner

Öko Institut e.V.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS, SNBGER, DSV Active

Focus

Sustainability, Future & Environment

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Climate Change

SDG

SDG 13: Climate Action Measures

Kurzbeschreibung

HVO is an alternative fuel derived from biogenic resources that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels. A multi-year supply partnership was established with Avia to provide HVO for use in slope grooming vehicles, snowcats, and temporary heating systems at DSV national training centers.

Projektpartner

Avia

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS, DSV

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Topic

Climate Change

SDG

SDG 13: Climate Action Measures

Kurzbeschreibung

The development of year-round strategies for national training centers and clubs is necessary to adapt these facilities to changing sociodemographic and climatic conditions and thereby ensure a sustainable future. SIS advises and supports operators of training facilities in their forward-looking transformation.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Topic

Sports and Urban Development, Climate Change

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

The DSV nordic aktiv trails and centers designated by the SIS are sports areas that offer (year-round) opportunities to participate in Nordic sports. A concept has been developed for each sport and the local natural conditions, based on which trails are certified, mapped using geographic information systems, and signposted. Visitor flow is managed with ecological parameters in mind to protect wildlife habitats and vegetation.

Projektpartner

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Institut für Outdoor, Sport und Umweltforschung

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Safety & Health, Economy & Development, Climate & Energy, Mountains & Nature

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers, Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Sports and Urban Development, SIS Seal of Quality

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

The “Sustainability & Environment” e-learning module is designed for full-time and volunteer coaches and instructors and covers topics related to sustainability, the environment, and infrastructure. This makes it easy for state ski associations to incorporate these topics into their basic and instructor-level training programs. At the DSV level, the module is integrated into the central theory course for Trainer-A in recreational sports. The focus is on teaching the basics, raising awareness, and providing concrete approaches for participants to take action in their own course and club settings.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Mountains & Nature, Climate & Energy, Resources & Infrastructure

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

The ticket2nature project offers extracurricular learning environments for children and teenagers and teaches aspects of education for sustainable development in a playful way. In specially designed summer and winter camps lasting several days, school classes can engage in sports, nature, and group activities and explore in depth how their actions impact their environment.

Projektpartner

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Institut für Outdoor, Sport und Umweltforschung

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski, Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Education

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

The "WintersportSCHULE" online platform helps schools and teachers plan and organize school ski trips and integrate winter sports into the curriculum in a sustainable way. It provides practical guidance, teaching materials, and content for promoting physical activity year-round. Through training programs, teachers, educational professionals, and instructors learn how to implement winter sports activities safely and effectively.

Projektpartner

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln; Deutscher Skilehrerverband; Dein Winter. Dein Sport

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

SIS, DSV, SNBGER

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues, Safety & Health

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski, Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Education

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Kurzbeschreibung

Starting with the 2023/2024 season, the DSV has stopped giving out gifts in the VIP tents at its own World Cup events. Instead, it is giving out flower and herb seeds. The funds saved are being channeled into social and environmental projects aimed at the sustainable development of winter sports. Selected projects for the 2023–2024 season included ticket2nature, Bergwaldprojekt e.V., and climate risk analyses at national training centers.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Sustainability, Future & Environment

Area of Action

Resources & Infrastructure, Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events, Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

World Cup events

Kurzbeschreibung

The Sustainability Report for the 2023 BMW IBU World Biathlon Championships provides open and transparent information about the challenges and specific sustainability achievements of the World Championships. Of particular note are the economic benefits for the region, the sustainable sports facilities for future generations, and the numerous projects for children, youth, and clubs.

Projektpartner

Oberhof Sport und Event GmbH

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SIS, DSV

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues, Safety & Health, Mountains & Nature, Resources & Infrastructure, Climate & Energy, Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

World Cup events, Dialog

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

The 2021 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf were not only a major sporting event but also a pioneering example of sustainable event planning. Together with the market town of Oberstdorf and numerous partners, a comprehensive sustainability strategy was developed that takes environmental, social, and economic aspects into account in equal measure. The strategy outlines clear areas of action, each supported by appropriate indicators, and transparently assigns measures to them. Implementation was monitored to ensure compliance. 

Projektpartner

Marktgemeinde Oberstdorf

Time period

2011–2020, 2021–2025

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Future & Environment, Transfer

Area of Action

Climate & Energy, Resources & Infrastructure, Mountains & Nature, Safety & Health, Society & Social Issues, Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

World Cup events, Dialog

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

Ruhpolding holds a special place in the winter sports scene. The 28 World Cup events and four IBU Biathlon World Championships that have already taken place in this small town are only possible because everyone is committed to a common goal: attractive, well-organized, and environmentally and economically sustainable competitions. The Green Legacy Report for the 2012 World Championships comprehensively documents the sustainability efforts.

Time period

2001–2010, 2011–2020

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer, Future & Environment

Area of Action

Climate & Energy, Resources & Infrastructure, Mountains & Nature, Safety & Health, Society & Social Issues, Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

World Cup events, Dialog

Kurzbeschreibung

In addition to the lessons learned from previous events, the “Guidelines for Environmentally Friendly Major Sporting Events—Green Champions” and the resulting sustainability plan served as an important foundation for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. After the event, the results were critically evaluated and published in this “Green Legacy Report.”

Time period

2011–2020, 2001–2010

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Future & Environment, Transfer

Area of Action

Economy & Development, Climate & Energy, Resources & Infrastructure, Mountains & Nature, Safety & Health, Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

World Cup events, Dialog

Kurzbeschreibung

"DSV Mental Stark!" uses playful strategies to teach children and teenagers the importance of mental strength in sports, school, and life. Coaches are made aware of the importance of this topic. The program offers training sessions and exercises for on-snow or fitness training that promote social, emotional, and self-management skills. The training provides opportunities to build mental strength.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues, Safety & Health

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

"Mutual respect" and "appreciation for each individual" are not just nice-sounding buzzwords to us, but central building blocks of our association’s DNA. Through our prevention program “Schneesport schaut hin,” we promote our shared and lived culture of “being attentive and showing mutual appreciation” and take responsibility—from small clubs all the way up to our national teams.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues, Safety & Health

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

SDG

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Kurzbeschreibung

During the 2024–25 season, pellet heating systems were used to heat the temporary tents at the World Cup events in Ruhpolding, Oberhof, and Schonach. This allowed various tents (press, VIP, teams, fans) to be heated in a climate-friendly manner. The goal for the coming seasons is to expand this system further and optimize its use.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Sustainability, Future & Environment

Area of Action

Climate & Energy

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

Climate Change, World Cup events

SDG

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Kurzbeschreibung

With the introduction of online ticketing in July 2021, tickets for DSV events will no longer be printed and mailed but will instead be sent via email along with the invoice. This will advance digitization and reduce paper usage.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

World Cup events

Topic

World Cup events

Kurzbeschreibung

In this project, quality criteria were developed to enhance the existing, authentic "cross-country skiing area" into centers offering year-round endurance-oriented outdoor sports. The workbook serves as the foundation for the sports- and environment-related certification of cross-country skiing areas as DSV Nordic Aktiv Centers.

Time period

2001–2010

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Sports and Urban Development

Kurzbeschreibung

Analysis of the natural environment, the use of the area for sports tourism, and the potential for risks and conflicts within the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. Development of a nature-friendly and sustainable development concept for outdoor sports in the nature park.

Projektpartner

Naturpark Südschwarzwald e.V.

Time period

Before 2000

Project Sponsor

SIS, DSV

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Resources & Infrastructure

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Sports and Urban Development

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

From the very beginning of the planned renovation of the Hochfirstschanze in 2000, every opportunity for landscape-integrated planning and ecologically oriented design was to be fully exploited in order to make the new ski jump facility and its associated infrastructure a showcase project

Time period

Before 2000

Project Sponsor

DSV

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Resources & Infrastructure

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Topic

Sports and Urban Development

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

Development of a landscape information system for the Black Forest. Inventory and digitization of all spatial data related to winter sports and wildlife (cross-country ski trails, downhill slopes, ski lifts, wildlife populations, etc.) as a basis for analyzing and assessing the situation in the Black Forest.

Time period

Before 2000

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers, Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Mountain Nature

SDG

SDG 15 Life on Land

Kurzbeschreibung

An overview of the state of development of artificial snowmaking in 1998 and the main reasons behind it. A description of the attitudes of skiers and snowboarders toward this issue. An analysis, with a focus on protected interests, of the impacts resulting from the equipment and operations, as well as the consequential effects of artificial snowmaking that must be taken into account. Proposals for changes to the permitting process in Bavaria.

Time period

Before 2000

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Snow Management

Kurzbeschreibung

The goal of the project is, on the one hand, to conduct a comprehensive analysis of course parameters with regard to homologation and safety issues and to build a comprehensive database for Alpine World Cup courses. Another key focus is the calculation and visualization of optimized racing lines for skiers, for both training and presentation purposes.

Time period

2001–2010

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Topic

Sports and Urban Development

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

In collaboration with the Pro Natura Foundation and with funding from the FIS, an audit procedure for ski resorts was developed and tested in pilot areas in the D-A-CH region. This involved conducting a situation analysis, an ecological study, data preparation, pilot audits, and the development of a guideline. The guide, “Eco-Audit for Ski Areas / Auditing in Ski Areas: A Guide to Ecological Valorization,” enables the implementation of a standardized auditing procedure across the Alps.

Projektpartner

FIS; Stiftung Pro Natura

Time period

Before 2000

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Mountains & Nature

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Sports and Urban Development, Mountain Nature

SDG

SDG 15 Life on Land

Kurzbeschreibung

The SkiSustain research project models the interactions between global change, consumer demand, and supply strategies in order to develop a vulnerability model and test options for sustainable adaptation. The goal is to contribute to the development of efficient and sustainable business models for ski resorts in the face of climate change and socioeconomic shifts.

Projektpartner

Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Institut für Outdoor, Sport und Umweltforschung; Universität Zürich; ETH Zürich

Time period

2001–2010

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Destinations

Topic

Sports and Urban Development

SDG

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Kurzbeschreibung

In collaboration with environmental educators, DSV instructors, and coaches, a comprehensive concept was developed for integrating environmental education into ski training: Development of the methodological and didactic foundations and framework conditions for environmental education within the DSV, and the creation of environmental education modules for initial and continuing education courses.

Time period

Before 2000

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Sustainability, Transfer

Area of Action

Society & Social Issues

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Education

SDG

SDG 4: Quality Education

Kurzbeschreibung

The Notschrei Training and Competition Center was modernized based on ornithological, faunistic, and floristic surveys and monitoring of breeding and migratory birds, bats, and amphibians. These comprehensive measures, which incorporate state-of-the-art and resource-efficient technologies, make the Nordic Arena a year-round training center for both elite and recreational sports.

Time period

2021–2025

Project Sponsor

SIS

Focus

Future & Environment, Sustainability

Area of Action

Resources & Infrastructure, Mountains & Nature

Area of Responsibility

Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers

Topic

Sports and Urban Development

Kurzbeschreibung

The DSV/SIS Sustainability Stakeholder Panel serves as a forum for dialogue with stakeholders and partners. It works constructively to provide advice on, develop, and prioritize measures; pools expertise; and promotes exchange among associations, athletes, partners, and other stakeholders such as destinations, industry, and academia. The focus is on the mutual exchange and networking of approaches aimed at sustainable progress. The panel is moderated by SIS.

Time period

ongoing

Project Sponsor

DSV, SIS, SNBGER

Focus

Transfer, Sustainability

Area of Action

Economy & Development

Area of Responsibility

Winter Sports Associations | House of Ski

Topic

Dialog

SDG

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals