Protect The Environment

Posted by Bob Ruehl on Apr 21, 2023

Protect the environment and support Youth Service.

Rotary Service and Engagement

April 2023

Connect. Partner. Serve.

Protecting the Environment

Rotary members understand that the whole world is their backyard. They see the effects of climate change in communities they care about, and they’re taking action. They’re tackling the problem the way they always do: by collaborating with communities to develop solutions to local challenges, using their connections to change policy, and planning for the future.
For inspiration, browse club-led environmental projects from around the world in Rotary Showcase. Through The Rotary Foundation, you can support environmental projects
Learn more about these programs and resources and send your questions to rotary.service@rotary.org.

Increase your impact

Partner with a Rotary Action Group to protect the environment

Start or expand your environmental efforts by partnering with one of numerous Rotary Action Groups that are working to protect the environment:

The Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species brings together people who have expertise in protecting vulnerable creatures. The action group helps clubs and districts plan service projects that make an impact and connects them to a global network of people who are passionate about saving species. For example, the group partnered with the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning, California, USA, to co-sponsor a symposium on pollinators in Central America. Connect with the Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species to get involved.

The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group is one of Rotary’s fastest-growing groups. With its extensive expertise, networks, and informational resources, it inspires and empowers the family of Rotary to implement effective environmental projects. These projects promote environmental sustainability, raise awareness of climate change, and take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate disruption Contact the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group to get involved.
The Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Rotary Action Group, and Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development also undertake projects that prioritize environmental protection and conservation. They can help you complete a community assessment, design a sustainable project, find project partners, and use measurement and evaluation methods to assess your projects’ progress.

Avenue of Service

Rotary’s young leaders champion diversity, equity, and inclusion

May is Rotary’s Youth Service Month. Our Youth Service Avenue of Service recognizes just how important it is to empower youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact. In 2022, nearly half a million Interactors embodied Service Above Self by taking on projects that supported their schools and communities. To honor their efforts, we invite Interact clubs to submit a video, photos, or an essay that showcases their projects for the opportunity to receive funds for their next project through the Interact Awards. The winners of the 2022 Interact Awards were selected for their efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their service projects, their club, and their community. Support Interactors by sharing the Interact Handbook: A Guide for Interactors or by connecting them with Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and Rotary Youth Exchange.

Enhance Engagement

Prepare for the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne

At the 2023 Rotary International Convention, 27-31 May in Melbourne, Australia, attendees will get inspirational messages from keynote speakers, participate in a variety of service-related breakout sessions, and make new friends in the House of Friendship. Our convention is the perfect event for discovering new opportunities through Rotary! Use the promotion kit, videos, and ideas on the Convention Promotion page to inform members about all the benefits of attending.

Upcoming Events

Promote World Immunization Week

Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines to protect children and save lives. During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, let’s advocate for polio eradication and raise awareness of the importance of vaccines to the health and well-being of our communities. Download the toolkit to get graphics, sample social media posts, and more.

The Rotary Service and Engagement newsletter helps members plan effective and inspired service projects. It’s sent every two months to subscribers, district governors, district community service and district international service chairs. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.
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