The FIA is set to host its third Sustainable Innovation Series event at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, Spain on 23 October (15.00-17.00 – Caixa Forum & online). 
 
The event will be hosted with the support of FIA Members the Real Automóvil Club de España (RACE) and the Real Federación Española de Automovilismo (RFEDA). 
 
Entitled 'Nature & Motor Sport', it will explore the way that motor sport can act as a catalyst for positive change in biodiversity and nature management. While COP16 on biodiversity unfolds in Cali, Colombia, the event will contribute to the global conversation by presenting motor sport’s perspective on nature and conservation. 
 
Valencia City Council’s Councillor for Sports Rocío Gill, FIA Senate President and President of RACE Carmelo Sanz de Barros, and FIA Vice President for Sport – Europe and President of the RFEDA Manuel Aviño will open the event, while the new FIA General Manager Alberto Villarreal will provide closing remarks.
 
The packed agenda will feature engaging conversations, fireside chats, and keynotes with leading voices from sport and sustainability - including Programme Leader for Sports for Nature at IUCN Meredith McCurdy, Silverstone Circuit Head of Business Sustainability Stephane Bazire, FIA World Rallycross and Extreme E Driver Klara Andersson, Extreme E Director of Impact Julia Wall-Clarke, Fundación Real Betis Balompié General Manager Rafael Muela Pastor and Spain SailGP Team’s CEO Antonio Alquézar and Business and Operations Manager Alejandra Real.
  
FIA Director of Sustainability and D&I Sara Mariani will also highlight the FIA's commitment to adopting a comprehensive biodiversity action plan for its operations and championships. 
 
FIA Senate President and President of RACE Carmelo Sanz de Barros said: “We are delighted to announce our third Sustainable Innovation Series event. This series is about making a real difference in the cities, communities, and landscapes where we race and operate. With our excellent line up of speakers and our commitment to promote biodiversity, I am confident that this event will be pivotal in our Federation’s journey of change and transformation towards a more sustainable future.”   
 
First launched in February 2024, the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series aims to highlight learnings, developments and opportunities for sustainability in motor sport and mobility worldwide. Previous events were held in 2024 alongside the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Tokyo, and alongside the FIA World Rally Championship in Portugal.  
 
The event, moderated by Sky Sports' David Garrido, will be open to the public, and available to view online via livestream on the event’s LinkedIn page. The first registered attendees will also be offered the chance to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games. Registration is open here.