by Laurie Zuckerman Some people have asked me, “What do I get in return for my ESRAG membership fee?” Joining ESRAG is different from joining a gym or country club. You’re not paying for access to facilities like a golf course or pool. Instead, it’s...
In this episode of the ESRAG Podcast, Karen Kendrick-Hands, co-founder of ESRAG, delves into the history and mission of the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG). She discusses how Rotary clubs are uniquely positioned to lead grassroots...
By Pramod Kumar Panda The global food system (GFS), currently dominated by a top-down industrial model, is fraught with serious risks that threaten the health of both people and the planet. While this system can scale up production massively, it has failed to resolve...
by Rob Sisson, ESRAG Great Britain & Ireland Chapter Climate change isn’t just an abstract concept or distant threat—it’s impacting our daily lives, including our favorite foods. Climate Basecamp, a new science communication initiative, is raising...
By Prof. Jeni Padua, PhD, Director, ESRAG South Asia Chapter In the heart of South India, a quiet yet powerful movement is taking root—an inspiring mission to revive the endangered Palmyra Palm. Once a cornerstone of the region’s ecosystem and culture, this towering...
By: Joan Gagnon Plant- Rich Diet Task Force On September 9, I had the pleasure of speaking to my fellow Foxboro Rotary Club members about something close to my heart: ESRAG, the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group. I joined ESRAG in January 2024, and from...
In the premiere episode of ESRAG’s podcast series, Laurie Zuckerman, a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability, shares her insights on the role of community engagement in addressing pressing ecological issues. The conversation highlights how grassroots...
By Jacob Rodenburg, Executive Director, Camp Kawartha Stewardship Education Peterborough, Ontario, September 2024: Simon Ogunda, a Kenyan youth worker, once posed a profound question: “Instead of asking what kind of world we are leaving for our children, we should ask...
by Larry Hands and Rob Sisson Ethical banking practices: Using your money to support your values Banks lend out the money you deposit to other people (which you’ll know if you’ve seen “It’s a Wonderful Life!”). Some banks lend it to businesses which might not be so...
By Dawn A. Byford ESRAG Plant-Rich Diet Task Force Co-Chair September, 2024 Empowering Global Change: How Small Actions Support the SDGs and Climate Solutions Ever wonder how far-reaching your environmental actions truly can be? When I first joined Rotary, my focus...
