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From Passion to Action: Dr. Liz Henke’s Approach to Building a Sustainable World
In this compelling episode of the ESRAG Podcast, Dr. Liz Henke shares her journey as a leader in sustainability, blending science, community engagement, and innovative thinking to address pressing environmental challenges. As a climate scientist and dedicated Rotarian, Dr. Henke offers a unique perspective on how individuals and organizations can collaborate to create meaningful change. The conversation dives into the intersection of science and community action, exploring how evidence-based solutions can empower local initiatives to have global impact. Dr. Henke discusses the importance of education, grassroots movements, and the critical role of partnerships in tackling climate challenges. Her insights remind us that solutions are not one-size-fits-all and that tailoring strategies to local needs is key to success. Listeners will be inspired by her actionable advice on how to engage with climate action at every level—from initiating conversations to supporting systemic change. Dr....
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COP 27: Jennifer Jones & Mangrove Project
Nov. 9: RI President Jennifer Jones announces Mangrove Project with RC Sharm El-Sheikh Jennifer Jones posting breaking Rotary news from COP 27 on her Facebook page...
COP 27: Scientists Warn of Limits of Adaptation
At the COP 27 conference in Egypt, leading global experts have released a report, 10 New Insights in Climate Science, on the urgent need to invest in mitigation before climate change exceeds the limits of our capacity to adapt. The study was compiled by Futurearth,...
Not alone with our green hearts in Rotary: news from the Basel Zone Institute
By Marielouise Slettenhaar-Ket "At my Rotary club lately we had speakers from industry, telling us that human-caused climate change was not proven yet, and that we have plenty of time. At the Rotary Institute however I understood that climate change is very real and...
UN COP 27 Resources
by Karen Kendrick-Hands, ESRAG Co-Founder, RI COP 24 Observer, RI COP 26 Delegation The following resource links will help ESRAG members track what is happening throughout COP 27 in Egypt from the comforts of home. Because of the time difference, access to session...
ESRAG and Climate Solutions
Saturday 15 October 2022 by Patricia Armstrong, ESRAG Chair 2022-23 As I write this article, thousands of Australians are reeling from devastating floods that have hit the south-eastern part of my country, with further heavy rain and flooding expected next week. This...
Efficient building design for 2030
Buildings consume about 40% of total domestic energy and have a resulting greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. To affect climate change we need a “whole of society” shift, and decreasing the energy footprint of buildings must be part of it. The IPCC identifies 1.5 C above...
Eminent Rotarians Share Matching Grants Website
Eminent Rotary leaders PDG Shab Elawar (D 5340, USA) and PDG Deepak Gupta (D 3012, India) gave a joyous tour of the website www.matchinggrants.org to ESRAG’s Projects + Seminar on Sept. 8. Developed by PDG Shab and fellow Rotarians in California, this website...
Net Zero Heroes: Youth in Action
By Avey Herlihy Born in the rise of the pandemic, at Our Lady of the Snows School in Canmore, Alberta, our Net Zer0 Heroes sustainability club has embraced the mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and shrinking our carbon footprint. By being aware of our...
Rotary Releases Environmental Global Grant Guidelines
This summer The Rotary Foundation (TRF) released guidelines for environmental global grants which both expand and fine-tune the initial Environment Policy statement from July 2021. The guidelines offer sound advice to equip applicants to achieve a “positive,...
ESRAG Climate Task Force Ready to Equip You!
ESRAG has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Project Drawdown www.drawdown.org to educate Rotarians to implement Drawdown Solutions to reverse climate change as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible. ESRAG’s Climate Task Force is ready and eager to help...
Bee Hotels
By Dr. Mina Venkatamaran ESRAG South Asia has started collaborating with the environmental NGO ATREE (atree.org) on their citizen science program to increase the numbers of urban pollinators by establishing bee hotels. To our delight, this brought our pollinator...
Monarch Tour
Club Rotario Monterrey Metropolitano (D 4130) invites you to join Rotary Clubs from Canada to México in a multinational campaign to restore pollinator habitats throughout North America. The Save the Monarch Butterfly 60,000 Tree Challenge North American Boxcar Tour...
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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