Protecting the Environment

Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment.

We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment. We empower communities to access grants and other resources, embrace local solutions, and spur innovation in an effort to address the causes and reduce the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.

 
 

What one thing is necessary for all life on Earth -- including all of Rotary's work? On Tuesday, 2 March in Europe, Africa and the Americas or Wednesday 3 March in Asia and Australia, Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley shared the stories and reasoning that inspired the Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors to unanimously approve Rotary’s New Area of Focus, the Environment

ECO CLUB INFO SESSION PRESENTATIONS
 

Rotary Action Groups... Protecting the environment

Rotary Action Groups are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water.
 

Action groups offer their technical expertise and support to help clubs plan and implement projects to increase our impact, one of Rotary's strategic priorities. This support includes helping clubs find partners, funding, and other resources. Action groups can also help clubs and districts prepare grant applications, conduct community assessments, and develop plans to monitor and evaluate their projects. Read more about these activities in the Rotary Action Groups annual report.

Anyone who wants to share their expertise to make a positive difference can join an action group. Only Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary Peace Fellows can serve in leadership roles.