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Celebrating the Winners of the ESRAG Project Competition
The ESRAG Projects Division is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024-25 Project Competition, recognizing outstanding environmental initiatives by Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide. With over 60 remarkable entries, our esteemed judges, including some TRF Cadre, evaluated projects based on impact, sustainability, innovation, and collaboration We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the five Rotary clubs awarded $1,000 each and the two Rotaract clubs receiving $500 for their inspiring projects. These winners exemplify Rotary’s commitment to meaningful, measurable, and lasting environmental action. Looking ahead, we are excited to launch the next competition round in July 2025, with applications closing on September 30, 2025. This initiative seeks non-Global Grant or District Grant projects that align with Rotary International’s Areas of Focus. Eligible projects must demonstrate impact, sustainability, and proper documentation in the Rotary International Service Project...
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Part-Time Task Force Coordinator Opening
Join Our Team: Part-Time Task Force Coordinator for the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a positive impact on the world? Would you enjoy assisting in the management of ESRAG’s Task Forces? ...
ESRAG Marketing Program Director
Join Our Team: Marketing Program Director for the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a positive impact on the world? Would you enjoy: Helping teams who are equally passionate about the environment...
Million Solar Panel Challenge shines at RICON ’24
by Elizabeth Henke, MD, Chair, ESRAG Habitat Solar Initiative Rotarians Embrace Solar Energy with ESRAG’s Million Solar Panels Challenge at RICON 2024 Our exciting conversations with a multitude of people at the Rotary International Convention (RICON) in Singapore...
Central American Rotaractors forge friendships and environmental collaboration
By Joshua Céspedes Campos, President, 2023-25, Cartago Rotaract Club, Costa Rica Rotaract as a catalyst for environmental collaboration In a world where people come together and take action to protect the environment for a sustainable future, collaboration between...
ESRAG booth a-buzz with inspiring fellowship and discovery
by Barb Sheehan, ESRAG Oceania Chapter ESRAG booth at RICON '24 It was with much anticipation that l arrived in Singapore a couple of days before RICON, carrying posters for the ESRAG booth that had been displayed in Melbourne the year before. When Melbourne RICON...
Teaching Upcycling: Transform Waste into Profitable Income
by Rtn Rajendrakumar V Saraf, Rotary Cadre of Advisors for the Environment Teaching Upcycling: Elevating Waste to Wealth and Sustainability Upcycling increases the original object’s value by transforming by-products, waste materials, worn-out, or unwanted products...
ESRAG’s Kirsten Weber briefs UNESCO on Rotary’s surging role in green education
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Rotary's Green Education Initiatives at UNESCO Conference Climate Scientist Dr. Kirsten Weber alerted an international audience to Rotary's rapidly-expanding environmental action during the Rotary Day at UNESCO Conference in...
ESRAG makes a world of new friends at RICON ’24
By Immediate Past Chair Pat Armstrong and Chair 2023-2024 Yasar Atacik RICON '24 and the Spirit of Sharing Hope with the World In the last week of May, the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in the heart of Singapore came alive with the buzz of 14,000...
ESRAG thanks departing Directors and welcomes the newly-elected
by Yavuz Atila, ESRAG Chair-Elect ESRAG thanks the following Directors for their service and leadership as they complete their terms on the Board: Dr. Yasar Atacik, Türkiye (Chair 2023-24, Director 2018-2024) Joey O'Brien, Canada (Director 2021-2024) Dr. Rick...
Returning to his roots: 1 Rotarian connects farmers to remarkable sustainable solutions
By Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor A Journey Towards Sustainable Solutions As farmers worldwide struggle to survive rising risks and costs, an American Rotarian is bringing his entrepreneurial expertise to their aid, and relishing the challenge. Lance Miller, a...
Driving Critical Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Schools: Nickelodeon Leads LOOL Composting Programs on ChangeX
by Joe Richardson, Chair, Lunch out of Landfills LOOL Partners with ChangeX to Drive Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Schools We are excited to announce that Lunch out of Landfills (LOOL) is now part of the ChangeX Platform and is included in a $200,000 fund from...
Register for ESRAG’s Annual Meeting: Breakthrough Progress on the Climate Roadmap
Annual General Meeting: Progress on the Climate Roadmap Join your fellow ESRAG members on Zoom to celebrate the progress we've made together over this past year in inspiring Rotary to address the climate, biodiversity, and pollution crises. Your involvement in ESRAG...
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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