SOUTH AMERICAN GREEN CUP
Of ECO CLUBS -2026
The only mega sports events on Conservation in Africa
“South America Green Cup of Eco Clubs ” is a green event under the Sustainable Environmental Conservation tournament- SECOTO, as the first and only mega sports event on Conservation in Asia, with a series of football competitions, workshops, and panel discussions, with an opportunity to showcase innovative solutions and best practices for addressing climate change while fostering collaboration and solidarity among South America countries through sports for climate
OVERVIEW
South America Green Cup is set to be an exciting and memorable time of mega sports events bringing together young people talented in Sports, Cultural performances, and entertainment, conservationists, Sports fans, climate activists, policymakers, sports organizations, Environmental organizations, and indigenous people from all over the South American continent
Global Context
Context
South America Green Cup of Eco Clubs is a tournament under SECOTO, with aims to contribute to the sports on Conservation under the execution of Paris Agreement for Climate Change of UNFCCC via the framework sports for Nature a joint initiative of IUCN, UNEP and International Olympic Committee The football competition is structured based on CONCACAF regulations and rules of International tournaments with a series of matches between the participating Eco teams, from the group stages, knock-out, semi-final, to the final, with each match highlighting a specific aspect of climate change and sustainability. .
South American Green Cup Components
Key theme
“Engaging young people in Conservation for Sustainable developments”
- Eco sports and Community
- Climate change
- Wildlife and people
- SDG campaign
- Loss and damage
- Green Energy
- Sustainable Tourism
Hosting Countries
The Hosting Country will be Announced in COP30 Brazil
Infrastructures
Adequate 2 stadiums and facilities that comply with international standards for hosting large-scale events. 4 stadiums for community events as well as training facilities
Environnemental Comittment
A demonstrated commitment to sustainability practices within the host country, including waste management, energy efficiency, and conservation efforts.
Governments Engagement
Endorment of governments or relevant authorities is required to ensure logistical support and security during the event permit, and recommendation of local sponsors.
Event Duration
14
Days of Conservation
The official date of the event will be announced in COP 30
Award & Trophy
Iconic and remarkable trophy of conservation and Sustainability in the history of football and Environmental protection
Monetary prizes ( 5,000,000 USD, 4,000,000 USD, and 3,000,000 USD) for sports on conservation. All Eco sports Clubs will receive 100,000 USD as a seeding grant for their climate innovations that will be implemented in the community of their countries through sports for conservation
Who attend?
110 Countries
8 countries’ national teams identified by every country (professional football players between 18-35 years old and 5 players from outside the maximum who are ready and committed to promoting green in their country.
Local and Internationals media
200+
Social media influencers and artists
3K+
Sports and Environmental organizations
150+
Government leaders & Green Companies owners
100+
Sports Athlete
2K+
Sports fans, Climate activists and Entertainment lovers
1M+
Virtual Eco Fan Engagement
550M
Expected results of South America Green Cup
1200+
new projects to preserve nature through sports in all South America Countries
630
New Eco Sports Clubs
- Economic Growth
- Environmental awareness
- Talent Development
- Global Climate
- Social Benefit
- Community and Fan Engagement
- Health & Well-being
