Rotarians worldwide are now committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment. Rotarians are empowering communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. Learn more about Rotary protecting the environment. 

“Whenever we don’t want to put things on the table, we say it is political.
The best example is Rotary’s new seventh Area of Focus, the environment.
Many people say we shouldn’t talk about climate change because that is political. 
In my view, it is definitely not political. It is a fact, which is why it is so important.
If things are obviously wrong, then we have to say so.”
          ~RI President Holger Knaack
          Rotary GBI article 10/6/20

If you would like to get more involved join the District ES Action Team, email steve@solbrack.com, form a Club ES Committee, or join the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG).

Looking for environmental presentations for your club meeting? Contact me for ideas. I highly recommend the 17-minute TedTalk titled “The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Fight Climate Change: Talk About It!”. The key to having a real discussion is to connect over shared values like family, community, and religion.