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Why Community Action for Freshwater is Critical: Key Insights and an Inspiring Case from India
by Dr. Mina Venkataraman, ESRAG lead for Community Action for Fresh Water Urgent Call for Action: How Rotary’s Global Network is Protecting Freshwater Resources Amid Climate Crisis Community Action for Freshwater (CAFW), Rotary's new partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), was launched at the International Assembly in January 2024. The vital resource Rotary brings to this collaboration is our grassroots network of clubs on six continents. CAFW is a call to clubs and districts to take action for freshwater bodies in their region, and to map their service as part of an global quest to restore and protect the freshwater supplies on which our lives and economies depend. You can register your project at this link. I’ll give an example of how the Rotary Club of Bhavani Koodal is working to protect the River Bhavani, but first, here’s why it is urgent for Rotarians to mobilize our communities. Freshwater is a diminishing resource. As climate change affects ocean...
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Master the Four-Way Test for Plastic Solutions
By Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Finding a Path to Plastic Solutions Shining the Four Way Test as a surgical light, ESRAG's Plastics Solutions Task Force is illuminating ways for the family of Rotary to act most effectively to reduce the world's massive...
Tiny solar lamps spotlight the urgency of energy transition
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Solar Light Campaign striving to Leave Noone Behind Buffalo, NY, September, 2024: Founded by American Rotarian Sarah Baird, a small nonprofit is leveraging $15 solar lights into a campaign to convince global stakeholders to...
Happy 10th Anniversary ESRAG!
Introduction by Laurie Zuckerman Celebrating ESRAG's major milestones this Anniversary! The following article, “A Brief History of ESRAG” by Karen Kendrick-Hands and Paul Riehmann Have you ever looked at a child and wondered, “What is the world going to be like when...
A Brief History of ESRAG
By Karen Kendrick-Hands and Paul Riehemann ESRAG's journey Paul Riehemann, Past President, and Karen Kendrick-Hands, Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin, U.S., District 6250, co-founded the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG), a journey that began...
Protect Your Family from Wildfires Smoke: How to Build Effective DIY Home Air Filters
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG reporter Wildfires season causing public health crisis September, 2024 - The terrifying expansion of wildfires and wildfire season is a fast-growing public health crisis. The Yale Center for Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) has published...
The Road to RICON 2025: call for volunteers!
Calgary – June 18-25, 2025 By Karen Kendrick-Hands, ESRAG RICON 2025 Coordinator, ESRAG Co-founder, and Past Director Calling all Volunteers! The 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary is later than usual - June 18-25, 2025 - because our Canadian hosts are...
Join Rotary as the Area of Focus Manager for the Environment!
Are you passionate about creating lasting change in the world? Rotary International is seeking a dynamic Area of Focus Manager for the Environment to lead and align their environmental initiatives with their global objectives. In this fully remote role, you will...
Choose small acts for big impact: your diet affects every SDG
Choose small acts for big impact: your diet affects every SDG By Dawn A. Byford ESRAG Plant-Rich Diet Task Force Co-Chair September, 2024 Ever wonder how far-reaching your environmental actions truly can be? When I first joined Rotary, my focus was on the little...
Martina’s Rotary story as a Catalyst towards Youth Leadership
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Youth Leadership front-and-centre An extraordinary young leader, Martina Lastikova, has joined ESRAG's communications team as a Content Creator. In just a few weeks, she has already significantly increased the reach of ESRAG...
Mexican students gain safe water without plastic waste
by Natalia Luque Sánchez, ESRAG Correspondent for Latin America Preventing Plastic Waste How can we prevent 500 plastic water bottles from being bought and discharged every day and become the inspiration for a circular economy project to bring water to a community? ...
Great News! Reusing solar panels counts towards million solar panel goal
By Elizabeth Henke, MD, Lead, Million Solar Panel Campaign Reusing older solar panels qualifies for ESRAG’s Million Solar Panel Challenge. Rotarians and Rotaractors: whether you buy new or used solar panels for yourself or those less fortunate, please log your solar...
Recycling Solar Panels: An Untapped Opportunity
by Geert Jan Pastoor, ESRAG Renewable Energy Task Force Empowering Communities with Repurposed Solar Panels Solar panels are gradually becoming an indispensable part of our society. Clean energy is an important answer to the climate problem and an indispensable link...
ESRAG Podcast: Climate Conversations
Welcome to the ESRAG Podcast, your go-to source for all things related to the Environment and Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). Join us as we explore innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and actionable insights from Rotarians and experts dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Each episode delves into topics such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and community-driven environmental initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or new to the field, our podcast offers valuable information and motivation to help you make a positive impact. Tune in and be part of the global movement for a greener, healthier planet with ESRAG.
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