Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
My research focused on sport ecology and sustainability with emphasis on the impact of climate change on sport, sport governance, institutional behaviors, and stakeholders. Contexts for my research have included the Olympic Games, FIFA Men's and Women's World Cups, and venue management.
I maintain active memberships in the Sport Ecology Group, North American Society for Sport Management, and the European Assoication for Sport Management.
Education/Academic qualification
Sport and Entertainment Management, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of South Carolina
Award Date: 15 Aug 2019
Sport Management and Policy, Master in Science, University of Georgia
Award Date: 5 Aug 2016
Environmental Ethics and Policy, Bachelor of Arts, University of Portland
Award Date: 4 May 2014
Research Themes and Networks
- Energy & Sustainability
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Racing with a purpose: Sustainability in Formula E
Ross, W. J., Pfahl, M. & Trendafilova, S., Jun 2025, In: Communication and Sport (C&S). 13, 3, p. 534-559 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate risks in motorsport: Setting and exceeding boundary conditions in Formula 1
Orr, M., Kellison, T., Ross, W. J., Trendafilova, S., Pelcher, J., Watanabe, N., Howell, J. & Rouhas, Z., 29 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: European Sport Management Quarterly.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sport and climate change: Research evidence and emerging concerns
Nothen, G., O'Sullivan, B., Acaf, Y., Houlihan, G., Uzun, B. & Ross, W. J., 23 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Movimento.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Football on the frontlines: The unjust burden of the climate crisis on Pacific Island nations
Orr, M., Murfree, J. & Ross, W. J., 14 Apr 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Leisure Studies. p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A roundtable discussion on the politics of EURO 2024: A collective commentary
Lee Ludvigsen, J. A., Tsoukala, A., Byrne, S., Rookwood, J. & Ross, W. J., 2025, In: Soccer and Society. 26, 1, p. 179-188 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Activities
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FIFA2026 on Fire: Extreme Heat, Wildfire, and a Trade War in North America
McManamon, A. (Invited speaker), Ross, W. (Invited speaker), Walters, T. (Invited speaker) & Orr, M. (Host)
15 Apr 2025Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Climate Change and the Future of Football for UEFA and World Cups
Ross, W. (Invited speaker)
4 Feb 2025Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Academy of Management Annual Conference
Lewellyn, K. (Speaker), Ross, W. (Speaker) & Dapko, J. (Speaker)
12 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Sport and climate change: What can we expect?
Ross, W. (Advisor)
11 Jul 2024 → 12 Jul 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Providing oral or written evidence for non-academic board, committee, working group or advisory panel
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Sustainability Huddle:
Campelli, M. (Host), Ross, W. (Invited speaker), Traberg, J. G. S. (Invited speaker) & Arbieu, U. (Invited speaker)
26 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Engagement – Public lecture/debate/seminar
Prizes
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Best Conference Reviewer
Ross, W. (Recipient), 15 Sept 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Sport & Impact’s 2024 Purpose-Driven Worldwide People Listing
Ross, W. (Recipient), 24 Jun 2024
Prize: National/international honour
Press/Media
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40,000 bananas, 8 tons of paper cups, and a whole lot of emissions. Inside the Boston Marathon's climate footprint.
18/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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40,000 bananas, 8 tons of paper cups, and a whole lot of emissions. Inside the Boston Marathon’s climate footprint.
18/04/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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FIFA 2026 on Fire: Extreme Heat, Wildfire and a Trade War—Can This World Cup Withstand the Pressure?
17/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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5 Ways Super Bowl LIX Is Tackling Sustainability
6/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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