Working for a low-carbon, low-pollution world
by Laurie Zuckerman
Did you embrace RICON in 2020 and 2021 because you could connect with Rotary friends from around the world, broaden your perspective, and avoid the three big C’s: Cash, Carbon, and COVID?
Two things are true: RICON is a high-cost, high-carbon event that’s not going away. However, RICON offers ESRAG members the opportunity to engage directly with Rotary leaders worldwide and at the highest levels. Our representatives can educate about the urgent biodiversity, climate, and pollution crises—topics many remain unaware of. By fostering one-on-one relationships, ESRAG helps leaders understand why these issues matter to them personally and inspire meaningful action.
Your behind-the-scenes involvement is crucial. Just as unseen teams support diplomats at climate summits, you can ensure that those attending RICON are well-prepared to maximize their influence. Additionally, you can help promote eco-friendly initiatives and promote Rotary’s environmental work like Raise for Rotary Carbon Compensation Fundraiser. Contribute today.
Your support strengthens our collective impact, no matter where you are. RICON at-home participants make a huge difference by contributing in the following ways:
- Volunteer Coordination and Administrative Support: Organize schedules, track volunteer commitments, and coordinate communication from home.
- Event Promotion: Promote ESRAG activities, especially tips on making participation more sustainable.
- Content Creation: Design graphics, write blog posts, or create videos to support marketing efforts. Share content through event channels or your own network.
- Support the Environmental HUB: ESRAG is organizing an Environment Area of Focus HUB at the HOF featuring 32 hours of programming. Your commitment of time, talent, and resources will help bring this vision to life.
- Tech Support: Provide remote technical assistance for the HUB, House of Friendship, and presentations, troubleshooting issues for ESRAG’s on-the-ground leaders.
- Translation and Accessibility Services: Translate marketing materials and presentations to make ESRAG’s environmental work more accessible.
- Research and Reporting: Collect and analyze data related to audience engagement, metrics, or other key performance indicators.
By getting involved, you’re helping to shape a more sustainable future—whether you’re attending RICON or contributing from afar. Register your interest today.
