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Maximizing Rotary’s Impact on Climate: Insights for Action
By Carl W. Treleaven The problem of climate change is very real, and Rotarians around the world are stepping up to address it. But how effective are we? What would need to happen for Rotarians to have a dramatically greater impact, and how could we make it easier for them to contribute? What are the most effective actions we can take? These questions will be explored at a summit in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, immediately before the Rotary International Convention in June. Co-hosted by ESRAG (the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group) and RAGCED (the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development), the summit is an opportunity for anyone interested in the environment and economic development to engage in meaningful discussions. If this resonates with you, mark your calendar for Friday, June 20th. This is the first in a four-part series designed to initiate a conversation leading up to the Calgary summit. Let’s explore some of the key questions that will be addressed....
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Wake Up Call
Rotarians are connecting with leaders in government, science, and business, delivering the news that Rotary is now mobilized to work on mitigating climate change.Steps to Stop the Race to Tipping Points.By Karen D. Kendrick-HandsNetworking at a documentary dramatizing...
Vital Contacts from the Start of COP 26
One or two lines about the news item. Why Rotary is Here, and a Link to Daily News.By Karen D. Kendrick-Hands Karen Kendrick-Hands is ESRAG’s representative on Rotary’s first-ever official delegation to the UN Climate Conference. She suggests you subscribe to...
Racing to Restore Indian Forests
An extraordinary flowering of Bambusa bambos, an indigenous species of bamboo.Racing to Restore Indian Forests.Rotarian CR Hanumanth was driving east from Mysore through a forest last February when he noticed an extraordinary flowering of Bambusa bambos, an indigenous...
Reducing methane critical, NOW, says UNEP report
This summer the UN Environment Programme issued a report stating that reducing methane emissions is essential to keeping global warming within survivable limits. Changes in farming practices and human diet can make a huge contribution. Livestock and rice farming...
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UN Climate Talks in Katowice No. 1
Half a Degree Centigrade: The Challenge for the COP24 Climate talks in Poland. UN Climate Talks in Katowice No. 1Nov. 29, 2018 “I am both deeply honored and a bit nervous to be Rotary's first observer delegate to the UN Climate talks, which are being held during...
Packing my Bags and Unpacking the Katowice COP
Packing My Bags and Unpacking the Katowice COP: Inspiration from the UN Secretary General. Packing my Bags and Unpacking the Katowice COPJuly 15, 2019 I began writing this blog post December 12, 2018 early in the morning of the last day, thinking of the trek to...
COP Blog Post 7
Greta Thunberg: Speaking Truth to Power at COP24 COP Blog Post 7UN Secretary General António Guterres seated next to 15-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who explained that while the world consumes an estimated 100 million barrels of oil each...
Week One of COP 24 Did Not End Well, Blog 5
Week One of COP 24 Did Not End Well for Science or the Climate: If You Don’t Like the Science, Refuse to “Welcome” It. Week One of COP 24 Did Not End WellBOTTOM LINE: On Saturday night December 8, 2018, at the closing Plenary of the Subsidiary Body of Science...
Treading Water in a Sea of Acronyms: RINGO BINGO Lingo, Blog 4
Treading Water in a Sea of Acronyms: RINGO BINGO Lingo, Blog 4 Treading Water in a Sea of Acronyms: RINGO BINGO Lingo, Blog 4On Monday December 4, 2018, with first-day-of-school jitters, Larry and I re-crossed streetcar tracks several times before we found the...
COP24 Blog 2
Into the Belly of the Beast: a just transition away from coal. COP24 Blog 2December 4, 2018, update fromthe UNFCCC (The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) climate talks in Poland, COP 24 This map of Europe shows how much carbon is released...
Strengthening All Concerned
Key Biscayne’s Yellow Masks protect livelihoods as well as lives Strengthening All ConcernedWhether you’re a Homestead migrant worker or a Miami seamstress, you’re now better equipped to survive COVID-19 and keep your job, thanks to the quick action of three...
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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