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Take the All New Plant-Rich Challenge for Earth Day!
Eat your way to a healthier planet and healthier you! The ESRAG Plant-Rich Challenge has been updated with new information and a more user-friendly format to make it easier than ever to improve your diet and help heal the planet. Whether you took the previous version of the Challenge, are a seasoned plant-rich eater, or are simply curious about healthier diets, the ALL NEW PRD Challenge has something to offer everyone. All you need to do is eat one or more plant-based meals per day for 15 days and - boom, you're basically a plant-powered superhero! Easy, peasy, green and leafy! Plant-rich eating truly is a multi-purpose tool that helps address biodiversity loss, pollution, climate change, chronic diseases, and more. And the best part? It is affordable, immediate, impactful, and delicious! Sign up for the Challenge by April 15th. Starting on Earth Day, April 22nd, you’ll receive a daily email during the Challenge that will include plenty of inspiration along the way, plus a cookbook...
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Future-Proofing Our Planet: Adapting to a Changing Climate
Future-Proofing Our Planet: Adapting to a Changing Climate Webinar Summary | April 2025 | Organized by ESRAG Introduction The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) hosted a landmark webinar titled "Future-Proofing Our Planet: Adapting to a Changing...
Timeless Wisdom Unleashed: Ancient Indian Practices of Sustainability, Resilience, and Circularity
Editor's Note. Around the globe, native and ancient cultures are deeply connected to the natural world. If you are reading this newsletter, you likely resonate with the insights of your local native cultures. In today’s fast-paced world, where we are constantly...
The Path to a Sustainable Rotary – The Climate Solutions Taskforce
By: Michael Koch ESRAG has an ambitious goal: help Rotarians reach net zero emissions by 2040. To drive this initiative forward, the Climate Solutions Taskforce was established, empowering Rotarians worldwide to implement climate solutions and create measurable...
Empowering Solar Leaders: ESRAG’s Solar Prize Supports Your Renewable Energy Projects
The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) is committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy. As part of this effort, ESRAG has launched the Solar Leader Prize, offering financial support to help Rotary clubs and districts implement...
Project Drawdown’s Tools for Climate Action in 2025
By Ariel Miller From our earliest years, ESRAG's leaders have recommended Project Drawdown to our members as a powerful resource for evidence-based climate solutions. On Dec. 16, Drawdown's Executive Director Jonathan Foley, PhD, shared the strategy this leading...
Lamech Opiyo: Pioneering Sustainability and Climate Action in East Africa
In this inspiring episode of the ESRAG Podcast, Lamech Opiyo shares his impactful journey as a sustainability advocate in East Africa. With a deep understanding of how climate change affects vulnerable communities, Lamech discusses the innovative strategies and...
Sustainable Fun: Crossword puzzle
The Urgent Quest to Include Ecocide as an International Crime
By Llewellyn Botha, ESRAG Africa Chapter This is an explanation of the background to the concept of ecocide as well as the provisions of the Rome Statute that would apply should the Statute be amended to include ecocide as the fifth crime under the jurisdiction of the...
Join the Global Minga for the Environment – April 26, 2025!
Rotary District 4400, the Rotary Clubs of Quito and Los Valles, and the Johannes Kepler School Foundation, invites you to be part of the Global Minga for the Environment — a worldwide movement of action and hope. On April 26, 2025, communities across the globe will...
Empowering Youth for a Greener Future: Mission LiFE in Action
As the world grapples with climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, the importance of sustainable living has never been more urgent. Recognizing this, Rotary District 3131's Environment Committee launched Mission LiFE, an innovative...
Powering Sustainable Living: ESRAG’s Renewable Energy Task Force
Sustainable living is about meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It emphasizes minimizing our environmental impact by conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and opting for renewable energy sources. In...
A Legacy of Service: Mary Beth Growney Selene on Sustainability and Rotary’s Future
In this inspiring episode of the ESRAG Podcast, Mary Beth Growney Selene, a past Rotary International Director, shares her thoughts on Rotary's role in addressing pressing environmental challenges while staying true to its core mission of service. With decades of...
ESRAG Podcast: Climate Conversations
Welcome to the ESRAG Podcast, your go-to source for all things related to the Environment and Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). Join us as we explore innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and actionable insights from Rotarians and experts dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Each episode delves into topics such as climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, and community-driven environmental initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or new to the field, our podcast offers valuable information and motivation to help you make a positive impact. Tune in and be part of the global movement for a greener, healthier planet with ESRAG.
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