Onda Solidaria: Tackling Climate Change Through Social Action

​Football, Climate Action and Community Development: A Conversation with Ricardo Calçado

​Join us for a talk with Ricardo Calçado, founder of Brazilian charity Onda Solidária and Director of Sustainability at Fluminense FC, exploring the powerful intersection of sport, sustainability, and social impact.

​Onda Solidária works with underprivileged communities across Brazil, using football, education, and culture to create opportunities for young people and promote long-term social mobility. A key part of their work integrates environmental and climate education into grassroots sport, empowering young people in favelas to become leaders in sustainability and community action.

​In this talk, Ricardo will share insights from his work bridging football, climate action, and community development in Brazil and internationally - from grassroots initiatives to sustainability strategies within professional football.

​Onda Solidaria has received national media attention and visits from figures including Prince William and Keir Starmer. Come along to hear Ricardo speak about how the charity is tackling climate change through community-led social initiatives - and bring your questions for a lively discussion.

​This event will also be an opportunity to discuss how sport can play a role in tackling global challenges, and to explore potential collaborations between Cambridge researchers, students, and international sustainability initiatives.