Join us for a WPG event at Heming football club to celebrate Morten’s story, and get to inspired on how football can save the planet with exciting guests and activities!

We Play Green spoke at an online workshop at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology about how football engages new societal actors in communication for climate action. To read a summary of the discussion and watch one of the videos we presented to the forum, click here.

FIFPRO presented Morten Thorsby as the winner of the 2021 Merit Awards during last week’s General Assembly in Paris, France.

We Play Green players Morten Thorsby and Sofie Junge Pedersen guest star in the podcast episode, ”Will football tackle the climate crisis?”. Football is not only at risk from climate change but contributes to it too. But what role can it play in fighting it?

Join David Garrido, Dale Vince, Claire Poole and Morten Thorsby discuss football’s carbon footprint but also how it has a huge opportunity to fight against the climate crisis. David is hosting live from Wembley, as England prepares to face Denmark in the semi-finals of Euro 2020.

Who bears the most responsibility for making football more environmentally friendly?

Hear from UEFA Director of Sustainability Michele Uva and Sampdoria's Norwegian midfielder and environmental campaigner Morten Thorsby.

The two pro footballers have a chat about what it’s like to be a footballer and find a lot in common through their passion for the environment.

WPG founder Morten Thorsby became this year’s D2 “Leading Star of the Year" based on his environmental and playing efforts.

Timmermans, also the leader of the European Green Deal, supports the We Play Green initiative to get the global football family engaged in the fight against the climate crisis.

In September 2021, Morten had the opportunity to meet the Climate and Environmental Minister of Norway, Sveinung Rotevatn.

Norway's most environmentally conscious football professional, Morten Thorsby has been nominated in D2's Leading Stars award. Dagens Næringsliv and D2 have voted 30 under 30 which will make the world more sustainable through ideas, action or leadership qualities.

Abe Lenstra Stadium became the most eco-friendly and sustainable stadium in Eredivisie. Due to these initiatives, Morten was also nominated as Eredivisie’s most socially responsible player.

WPG on Bropod podcast: An insightful discussion on mentality, purpose-driven performance, and being more than a footballer.