December 16, 2025 How REI’s 20M members drive outdoor advocacy
American outdoor retailer REI has launched a civic engagement platform and public charity to support community-led efforts for outdoor equity and climate resilience....
December 16, 2025 The retail customer club fueling country’s trail revival
Naturkompaniet’s customer club contributes 1% of purchases to trail restoration while rewarding circular outdoor choices....
November 26, 2025 Creating space for diversity in Germany’s outdoors
A new report from OUTO shows how People of Color face exclusion in Germany’s outdoor spaces – and the community initiatives building change....
September 3, 2025 Don’t dump it, donate it! Surplus gear powers inclusion outdoors
The #EquippedToBeActive campaign gives surplus outdoor gear a second life, supporting grassroots access to nature while cutting down on waste....
September 3, 2025 Borrow outdoor equipment? Free gear libraries take off in the Nordics
Fritidsbanken lends out sports and outdoor gear for free in 122 Swedish municipalities. A unique model merging reuse with increased access to nature....
August 7, 2025 Footwear report identifies gender and racial gaps in outdoor participation
OIA’s 2025 report shows a strong market for footwear, but highlights low diversity in hiking. Can the outdoor industry close the gap?...
May 21, 2025 Beyond Horizons: Expanding outdoor access for excluded youth
European project Beyond Horizons shows how ten organizations work to include marginalized youth in outdoor activities through shared knowledge and tools....
February 26, 2025 Public lands job cuts put American outdoor safety and access at risk
More than 5,000 U.S. public lands jobs have been cut, affecting trails, campgrounds, and wildfire preparedness. Learn how these changes could impact outdoor recreation....
February 6, 2025 Funding available: Apply now for outdoor participation and inclusivity grants
Non-profits across Europe can apply for up to €5,000 to fund outdoor activities through the It’s Great Out There Coalition. Applications close 28 February....
October 4, 2024 “Re-Purpose and Be Active:” European Week of Sport puts un-used goods back in play
The "Re-Purpose and Be Active" campaign successfully launched during the European Week of Sport 2024, encouraging the re-purposing of sporting goods across Europe. Supported by brands, the initiative promotes accessibility to sports while fostering sustainability and inclusion....