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Four Stops on the Road to RICON: Building a Better World
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. More Info on RICON Speakers This moment has been eight years in the making—don’t miss your chance to hear Dr. Hayhoe’s insights! Stop 2: Pre-RICON Workshop – June 20, 2025, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain Daylight time Register HERE 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...
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Three Tools to Empower Your Club and Community
By Ariel Miller “Personal carbon trackers can make one feel hopeless,” notes economist Dr. Nilam Bedi, ESRAG’s technical liaison to Rotary International. “How do we link our actions to impact? Rotarians are very action-oriented. We need optimality: a way to find the...
Sustainable Sports: How Banff Marathon Achieved Zero Waste
By Joey O'Brien, ESRAG Director The Banff Marathon was Canada’s first signatory to the United Nations sectorial call for partnerships under "sport for climate action.” We hit 100% waste diversion in 2018. This is for an event with about 10,000 people over three days...
Tips for Promoting ESRAG at PETS
By Karen McDaniels, Co-Chair, ESRAG Central North America Regional Chapter Lone Star PETS in Texas is Rotary’s largest President-Elect Training conference in the US. It is always held the last weekend in February and invitations go out to 10 Districts. This year,...
A Faith Community Puts Ethics into Action
By Ariel Miller When one path fails, find another. Though what I am about to describe is not a Rotary project, I am a Rotarian. This is my own story about mobilizing who I am, where I serve, and who I know to live within our planetary means. I’m from the American...
ESRAG Environmental Actions Summit
By Pat Armstrong If you are arriving in Melbourne ahead of RICON, you will not want to miss this ESRAG Environmental Actions Summit on Thursday, 25 May. To be held in in the historic Melbourne Town Hall, this Summit will feature leading environmental keynote speakers...
Pack with Care Webinar
Trends in more sustainable packaging, with examples from the beauty, food, and beverage industries, and an update on packaging and labeling regulations in the UK and EU.
RICON: A Wealth of Opportunities to Expand Your Environmental Toolkit
By Pat Armstrong, ESRAG Chair If you are attending the Rotary International Convention (RICON) 2023 in Melbourne, Australia, 27-31 May, don’t miss the many environmental activities taking place in the week prior to the Convention and during the convention itself. You...
AgriVoltaics: Revolutionary Sustainability Solution for Indian Farmers
Switching from diesel to solar-powered pumps is saving Indian farmers money and slashing emissions. Rtn. Jaideep Malaviya explains how Rotarians can leverage government subsidies to deliver better rural income and health, and conserve groundwater.
Catalyzing Green Jobs
How a PDG is mobilizing Rotary networks to promote economic revival and green jobs across a giant watershed
Living Within Our Planetary Means
Our planet’s capacity to sustain human life is in dire danger, but every Rotarian can help save us. Read how Rotarians draw on their knowledge, compassion, and networks to help humankind return to living within our planetary means.
Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Workshop Feb. 27 and 28
ESRAG is proud to present this webinar on the breakthroughs now possible through Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration. Tony Rinaudo, Principal Climate Action Advisor for World Vision Australia, describes how a barren landscape can be restored by empowering and training...
Ecolution Call to Action!
RYLA students in San Pedro have united to lead climate solutions, with “Youth, the only Ecolution” their call to action.
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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