Environmental groups and local officials are calling for the cancellation of the 2030 Alpine Winter Olympics, citing concerns about the event’s environmental impact and its alignment with climate goals. These criticisms come as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues its inspection of potential venues in Lyon, where ice events are planned. The IOC is evaluating sites for hosting winter sports, but critics argue that the project fails to address the urgent need for climate action. Delphine Larat, from the Citizen Collective JOP 2030, said the Olympic bid is "not a shame to stop," pointing to the severe climate impacts seen in recent summers. Jean-François Coulomme, a deputy from the LFI party in Savoie, warned that if Jean-Luc Mélenchon wins the upcoming presidential election, the project could be "radically reassessed" due to its environmental and financial risks. Pierre Janot from the ecological opposition in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region called the event "completely out of sync" with current environmental challenges, such as melting glaciers and unstable mountain regions. Opponents have raised specific concerns, including the destruction of natural habitats, excessive tree cutting, and pressure on water resources. They also criticize the lack of proper environmental impact assessments and insufficient public involvement in the planning process. France Nature Environnement Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and the Mountain Wilderness association have highlighted these issues as major flaws in the project. Meanwhile, Grégory Doucet, the ecological mayor of Lyon, has volunteered to host ice events, despite some uncertainty about the plans. Despite the growing opposition, organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics continue to push forward. Vincent Roberti has been appointed as the interim president of the Alpine 2030 organizing committee, following the resignation of Edgar Grospiron. The sports minister praised Grospiron for his "great responsibility" in stepping down. The committee has faced a series of setbacks, including resignations, the withdrawal of Nice as a host city, and ongoing delays over the past two years.