ESRAG nominates five projects for Earthshot Prize

ESRAG nominates five projects for Earthshot Prize

By George Spiteri, Rotary GBI Board The Earthshot Prize was launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in October 2020 to discover and help grow innovative solutions to repair and regenerate the planet.  Fifteen finalists receive a year’s fellowship and...
Judith Diment reports on Rotary International at COP28

Judith Diment reports on Rotary International at COP28

By Ariel Miller and Laurie Zuckerman. Judith Diment, MBE, who led Rotary International’s delegation to the UN Climate Conference in Dubai, will give a special report to ESRAG’s Projects Seminar on February 7 at 14:00 UTC.  Don’t miss this Zoom event, which will...

Yale maps climate views around the world

If you’re working to inform and empower your Club and networks to take action on the climate crisis, check out International Public Opinion on Climate Change, a new report released Nov. 14 by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, Meta’s Data for Good, and...

How 80% of the clubs in D 9705 embraced environmental action

By David Brawn, ESRAG Director and PDG of District 9675 In November, 2023 District 9705’s Environmental Envoy Outreach Program won an award for Communication and Engagement in the prestigious Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Towns Contest for New South Wales. Judges...
Share your skills to conserve freshwater supplies for billions

Share your skills to conserve freshwater supplies for billions

Dear ESRAG members, ​​We are excited to introduce a pioneering initiative — the Conserving Glacial Resources Task Force.  ESRAG’s innovative collaboration is being forged as an opportunity for members of all branches of the Rotary family to share their skills in...
Habitat Solar launches huge project in Canada

Habitat Solar launches huge project in Canada

by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Canada’s first-ever solar Habitat project is now underway and making headlines, thanks to the advocacy of Carolyn Weatherson, Past President of the Rotary Club of Guelph.  And it’s huge:  70 low-income families stand to benefit...