Philippine students restoring watersheds

Philippine students restoring watersheds

By Francis Abner Abanilla, RC Metro San Pedro D3820 I serve as the School Director of San Lorenzo School in the City of San Pedro in Laguna Province, PR. Our school offers basic education from preschool to Grade 12, and was invited in 2019 to become a member of the...
Saving Forests to Save Ourselves

Saving Forests to Save Ourselves

Here’s the good news: forests managed by Indigenous people in the Amazon region served as life-saving carbon sinks from 2001-21, removing the equivalent of the UK’s annual fossil fuel emissions each year, according to a new study by the World Resources Institute....
Mobilizing Citizen Science to Fight a Silent Killer

Mobilizing Citizen Science to Fight a Silent Killer

“Addressing air pollution, which is the second highest risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, is key to protecting public health,” warns the World Health Organization (WHO). “Most sources of outdoor air pollution are well beyond the control of individuals and this...
Teachers, unleash your students’ climate leadership!

Teachers, unleash your students’ climate leadership!

ESRAG is thrilled to invite teachers worldwide to empower students as climate leaders through the Climate Innovation Challenge. By registering online by Jan. 20, 2023, teachers can access free curriculum for ages 8 through secondary school. The six lessons introduce...
Protecting the Air We Need to Live

Protecting the Air We Need to Live

In January, 2023, ESRAG highlights the huge humanitarian benefits of reducing air pollution.  We will share stories and toolkits to equip Rotarians to tackle both indoor and outdoor exposure.  Here’s why: Almost 7 million people die prematurely each year because of...