Our planet’s capacity to sustain human life is in dire danger. That’s a fact, and so is this: every Rotarian has the power to increase humanity’s ability to survive. Actions you take - from your kitchen to international summits – can help humankind return to sustainable living. ESRAG’s articles this month show Rotarians doing exactly that: combining who they are, where they serve, and who they know to help their communities live sustainably.
We start this month’s Sustainable Living stories by linking you to talks by business sustainability consultant and ESRAG Director Gunilla Östberg on Planetary Boundaries analysis. Insights from climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explain how to overcome panic with hope - the theme for the upcoming Rotary year - by showing your community effective actions they can take. Next, accompany Rotarians who are mobilizing their values, knowledge, and networks to promote sustainable living around the world: - Jaideep Malaviya charts Rotary's road to revive rural India by helping farmers afford solar water pumps.
- Jeff Smith reports how Rotarians are boosting green jobs to revitalize upstate New York.
- Canadian Joey Smith shares how to woo the wary, to make giant sports events sustainable.
- I report on how a regional faith community shared its resources to increase energy efficiency.
- Discover sustainable packaging innovations in the March 29 Pack with Care webinar hosted by British Rotarian Jane Penson.
We'll link you to tools for choosing high-impact sustainability projects: Drawdown Solutions, the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, and the Global Footprint datasets, as well as an overview of emerging carbon markets by ESRAG Director Joey O'Brien. Finally, ESRAG Chair Pat Armstrong provides exciting updates on environmental events at the upcoming Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, and Karen McDaniels shares great advice on how to engage new Rotary leaders if you get the opportunity to represent ESRAG at your district's PETS training conference. Graphic: Sign up for ESRAG's upcoming 15-Day Plant-Rich Diet workshop to discover one of the most powerful ways you and your community can help humanity live within our planetary means. Plant-Rich Diet is a top climate solution. |
