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 you are my age?” If not, try it now.
In May 2013, Rotarian Karen Kendrick-Hands pondered the climate future for her then-infant granddaughter while listening to a radio program “Hot in My Backyard.” She realized that with our global network of humanitarian leaders, Rotary International was well-positioned to make a difference. Thus began the journey to establish ESRAG, the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group.
Most good stories are never straightforward. Please enjoy “A Brief History of ESRAG” by Co-Founders Karen Kendrick-Hands and Paul Riehmann. Prefer podcasts? Enjoy Admiral and Felix’s ESRAG Podcast interview with Karen on PodBean or Spotify.
