Norwegian environmental activists are not protesting at the track on Saturday at the Trondheim World Cup in the men’s 50 kilometer race.
Folk Mot Fossilmakta (People against the Fossil Power), which opposes fossil energy production and business), has canceled its expression at the Nordic Ski Championships in Trondheim. Earlier during the World Cup, the organization’s communications manager told that they would settle for a peaceful demonstration on Saturday in the men’s 50 kilometers.
Activists have demanded that the logos of fossil fuel companies sponsoring the World Championships to be removed from the race venues and that a video shows why fossil fuels should be abandoned.
According to NRK The demonstration is now going to be kept outside the race tracks.
The International Ski Association (FIS) has not bent on demands, but the demonstration on the tracks has been canceled. The reason for this is the dialogue opened by skiers with activists.
– I am very pleased that skiers have shown courage and responsibility to make this commitment, Folk Mot Fossilmakta Ragnhild Kvist Simonsen told Aftonbladet.
According to Aftonbladet, the organization is now planning to form a coalition with skiers. It appeals to FIS to take leadership in climate matters.
Nidaros toldthat several World Championships met members of the organization. Was included, for example James Clugnet, Björn Sandström, Julia kern and Gus Schumacher.
– We had a very constructive conversation with activists. Our goal was to show that many athletes care about the climate and want to talk about it, Clugnet told Nidaros on Monday.
Nidaros has received a press release, signed by 27 athletes from different countries. According to the release, athletes are concerned about climate change and the impact of fossil fuels. In their opinion, FIS, the International Ski Association, should prioritize climate partners. The release stated that these athletes do not support the race but want to find solutions to the problem.
Aftonbladet has also published a list of names. Among other things Jessie Diggins, Frida Karlsson and Federico Pellegrino. There are no Finns among the undersigned.