News from the United Nations
News from the United Nations
July 2022
UN and UEFA have agreed on the establishment of clear sustainability goals
On the occasion of the Women’s Euro 2022, the UN and UEFA have agreed on the establishment of clear sustainability goals. This initiative is part of the drive to make major sporting events more responsible but also to encourage ethical behaviour. Football, the most popular sport in the world, allows for a real awareness of these issues at the international level.
December 2021
Illegal bets add up to 1.7 trillion dollars each year according to the UN
According to the first-ever Global Report on Corruption in Sport published by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, up to $1.7 trillion is estimated to be wagered on illicit betting markets each year. As a result, the report urges for a unified and international response to fight malpractice and fraud across this sector.
The report reminds the fact that corruption in sports is not a new phenomenon, since fraudulent activities have existed since the ancient Olympic Games. However, it highlights the fact that a “substantial increase” was observed in the past two decades.
Finally, the report includes a playbook with concrete policy considerations, for both governments and sports organisations.
