ESRAG at COP29: Insights for Climate Solutions

ESRAG at COP29: Insights for Climate Solutions

By: Yasar Aracik The last COP, COP29 (Conference of the Parties), was held from November 11 to November 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. A Rotary delegation, led by Mark Maloney, Chair of The Rotary Foundation, included Mohamed Delawar, Rotary Representative to the Arab League...
Rotary Zonal Institute 2024: A Green Leap Forward in Kochi

Rotary Zonal Institute 2024: A Green Leap Forward in Kochi

by Rtn Ajay Gupta The Rotary Zonal Institute for Zones 4, 5, 6, and 7 took place from December 6–8, 2024, in Kochi, Kerala, India, drawing over 1,200 delegates. Among them were more than 800 members of the College of Governors representing 44 Rotary districts from...
Meet the Women Cleaning Up Ouagadougou: The Story of Faso Recyclage

Meet the Women Cleaning Up Ouagadougou: The Story of Faso Recyclage

By: Dimitri Oubda, ESRAG’s West Africa correspondent In response to the pressing issue of environmental pollution, the association Faso Recyclage was established on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Ouagadougou. Spearheaded by a group of volunteer women, this initiative...
Welcoming Nicki Clayton

Welcoming Nicki Clayton

Rotary International has named watershed expert Nicki Clayton as its new Area of Focus Manager for the Environment. She brings two decades of experience from the public sector, including breakthrough multi-sector collaborations which have given her a keen appreciation...
From Plate to Planet: How Plant-Based Choices Can Save the Earth

From Plate to Planet: How Plant-Based Choices Can Save the Earth

By Joan Marie Gagnon We hear it all the time: eat more plants; it’s good for you! But did you know that a plant-rich diet isn’t just good for your body—it’s also a powerful way to help clean up the planet? By swapping out some animal-based meals for plant-powered...