By Karen D. Kendrick-Hands
Stop 1: Register for RICON – Don’t Miss Dr. Katharine Hayhoe!
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, world-renowned climate scientist and communicator, will be a plenary speaker on Monday, June 23 at RICON.
This moment has been eight years in the making—don’t miss your chance to hear Dr. Hayhoe’s insights!
Stop 2: Save the Date for the Pre-RICON Workshop – June 20, 2025
ESRAG and the Rotary Action Group for Community and Economic Development (RAGCED) are teaming up to host a Pre-RICON Workshop in Calgary, titled “Building a Better World.” Plan to arrive on June 19 to attend both the workshop and RAGTime (details below).
Participants will bring their project ideas and leave with a concrete action plan. Through a keynote presentation, expert panel discussions, and structured workshops, attendees will develop impactful climate action projects to take back to their clubs and districts.
Keynote Speaker: David Miller
David Miller is the Managing Director of the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy, a global network of mayors tackling the climate crisis. As former Mayor of Toronto (2003–2010) and past Chair of C40 Cities, Miller has championed sustainable urban economies. He is the author of Solved: How the Great Cities of the World Are Fixing the Climate Crisis and holds honorary doctorates in environmental studies and law.
Expert Panel Discussions & Workshops
- ESRAG Task Force Leaders will showcase solutions to the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution.
- RAGCED Leaders will demonstrate how to build self-sustaining, economically viable, and replicable projects.
- Hands-on Workshops will guide participants through transforming their vision into an actionable project plan.
Step 3: Register for RAGTime – June 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Calgary Downtown
- Rotary Meet & Greet – Connect with the leaders of Rotary and 25 Action Groups.
- Collaborate for Impact – Share experiences and explore partnerships for sustainable, measurable projects.
- Networking & Light Refreshments – Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Register Early!
- Early Bird (before April 1, 2025): US$75
- Standard (from April 2, 2025): US$100
Stop 4: Volunteer at your favorite booth
Let’s build a better world—see you in Calgary!
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Karen Kendrick-Hands, an attorney and longtime advocate for clean air and sustainable mobility, co-founded ESRAG to unite Rotarians in climate action. A past ESRAG Chair, Rotary UNFCCC delegate, and Citizens’ Climate Lobby leader, she is coordinating ESRAG’s activities at RICON 2025 in Calgary.
