Environment

AJTKD Receives Community Initiative Award at Sport Positive Summit 2024

Last week, the Sport Positive Summit 2024 took place in London, gathering leaders from across the global sports industry. Supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC), the summit serves as a platform to discuss how sports can drive sustainability and combat climate change. Participants shared insights, best practices, and …

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Beyond the Dojang: AJTKD Recognized Globally for Unique Approach to Environmental Leadership

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) has emerged as a prominent force in environmental leadership through sport in Brazil, addressing climate-related challenges faced by Rio de Janeiro’s communities through taekwondo. In a case study featured by PANORAMA, a partnership initiative focusing on solutions for a healthy planet, AJTKD’s innovative approach blends taekwondo …

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Students planting a tree in Madureira Park's urban garden (photo by @limarquesfoto)

Taekwondo students plant trees to save the planet

How AJTKD’s students make their mark in what is set to be the largest urban garden in the world on World Environment Day.  A mission to preserve In celebration of World Environment Day, students from the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) took action to restore and protect the environment by planting trees to build the world’s …

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AJTKD participates at COP27

Tens of thousands of global activists, diplomats, and heads of state have gathered at the annual “conference of the parties” held by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The 27th Convention on Climate Change (COP27), which was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, saw the participation of world leaders, UN agencies, development partners, NGOs, …

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AJTKD hosts first Taekwondo Sustainable Development Goals Festival

Over 100 children from deprived areas in Brazil attended the first event to mix taekwondo and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Taekwondo SDGs Festival, in November 2022.  Children had the opportunity of practicing taekwondo and engaging in activities related to the SDGs.  Participants came from a range of social projects that use taekwondo …

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AJTKD signs The Global Climate Pledge to support the Climate Action Movement in Brazil

Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) has signed The Global Climate Pledge to support the climate action movement and help build a global legacy to protect the planet along with international businesses and organizations. The Global Climate Pledge is an inspiring, ambitious new movement that aims to bring governments, organizations, and individuals to come together and decrease …

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