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Breaking News! Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick to Keynote Building a Better World!
We’re thrilled to announce exciting news for Rotarians and sustainability leaders: David Miller will keynote followed by Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick in a not-to-be missed presentation at the Building a Better World: Planning Impactful Projects — a dynamic, hybrid workshop hosted by RAGCED and ESRAG on Friday, June 20, 2025, the day before RICON in Calgary. This full-day event, running from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm MDT (1400 – 2230 UTC), promises a rare opportunity to build your skills, strengthen your projects, and connect with leaders who are shaping Rotary’s future impact. David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto and Managing Director of the C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy will keynote. A globally recognized leader in sustainable city innovation, Miller will bring real-world insights on how Rotary can be a powerful driver of climate solutions. Participants will leave with practical strategies to create projects that are not only impactful but also scalable...
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Join Rotary as the Area of Focus Manager for the Environment!
Are you passionate about creating lasting change in the world? Rotary International is seeking a dynamic Area of Focus Manager for the Environment to lead and align their environmental initiatives with their global objectives. In this fully remote role, you will...
Choose small acts for big impact: your diet affects every SDG
Choose small acts for big impact: your diet affects every SDG By Dawn A. Byford ESRAG Plant-Rich Diet Task Force Co-Chair September, 2024 Ever wonder how far-reaching your environmental actions truly can be? When I first joined Rotary, my focus was on the little...
Martina’s Rotary story as a Catalyst towards Youth Leadership
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Youth Leadership front-and-centre An extraordinary young leader, Martina Lastikova, has joined ESRAG's communications team as a Content Creator. In just a few weeks, she has already significantly increased the reach of ESRAG...
Mexican students gain safe water without plastic waste
by Natalia Luque Sánchez, ESRAG Correspondent for Latin America Preventing Plastic Waste How can we prevent 500 plastic water bottles from being bought and discharged every day and become the inspiration for a circular economy project to bring water to a community? ...
Great News! Reusing solar panels counts towards million solar panel goal
By Elizabeth Henke, MD, Lead, Million Solar Panel Campaign Reusing older solar panels qualifies for ESRAG’s Million Solar Panel Challenge. Rotarians and Rotaractors: whether you buy new or used solar panels for yourself or those less fortunate, please log your solar...
Recycling Solar Panels: An Untapped Opportunity
by Geert Jan Pastoor, ESRAG Renewable Energy Task Force Empowering Communities with Repurposed Solar Panels Solar panels are gradually becoming an indispensable part of our society. Clean energy is an important answer to the climate problem and an indispensable link...
Combat E-Waste: Rotary Clubs Eager To Lead the Charge for a Sustainable Future
by SK Gupta, Director, ESRAG South Asia Chapter Erase E-Waste The IT industry alone is responsible for around 2% of greenhouse gas emissions, as much as the entire airline industry. Indian Rotary clubs in Rotary District 3131 are taking action to reduce the...
Savvy Tips to Lower the Carbon Footprint of Your Favorite Summer Recipes
By Kris Cameron and Dawn Angela Byford, Co-Chairs, ESRAG Plant-Rich Diet Task Force Plant-friendly foods to lower your Carbon Footprint For those of us who live in colder climates, warmer weather means cooking outside or barbeque season. While barbeques and cook-outs...
Tribute: Mourning MK Sivabal
Mourning MK Sivabal by Dr. Mina Venkataraman, ESRAG Chair for Community Action for Fresh Water MK Sivabal, Co-Chair of ESRAG's South Asia Chapter, died May 24, to the shock and grief of our colleagues. He was 58. Past President of the Rotary Club of Erode in the...
Team Up with Worms to Turn Organic Waste into Treasure
by Alex Arancibia Quintana, DVM, Past President, Rotary Club of Los Angeles, Chile, D 4355 A Low-Cost Solution for Organic Waste Recycling “Feliz como una lumbriz,” or "Happy as an earthworm:" that's what the Rotary Club of Los Ángeles calls our newest environmental...
Innovating Change: Italian Rotaractors Unite Digital Inclusion with Circular Economy in RigeneraMI
by Ariel Miller, ESRAG Newsletter Editor Circular Economy in Milan: Turning E-Waste into Opportunity The Rotaract Club of Milano Sforza is winning international recognition for RigeneraMI, its high-impact, low-cost solution to the growing crisis of e-waste. ...
ESRAG’s Annual General Meeting abounds in news and tools. Share the videos!
By Laurie Zuckerman, ESRAG Communications Chair ESRAG tackling global challenges Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s environmental crises? ESRAG is catalyzing worldwide Rotary teamwork to meet the challenge. More than 300 people registered to attend or watch the...
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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