ESRAG
Posted by Pene Hutton
NEW ROTARY ACTION GROUP APPROVED
The Board of Rotary International approved a proposal to establish the Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG) on October 23, 2015. As a result, there are now 25 Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) established in Rotary covering a wide-range of critical community issues where Rotary service can make a difference. These important groups allow any committed Rotarian around the world to participate in critical, life-changing initiatives that interest them via their club or district, nationally or internationally. These RAGs are important vehicles to leverage the resources of Rotary effectively in key areas of need.
The newest of these RAGS – the ESRAG was formed to help protect and sustain our planet’s environment for present and future generations. Other RAGs, including the RAGs for Population and Development, for Peace, Water and Sanitation, among others share parts of the ESRAG’s mission. ESRAG will assist Rotarians in implementing service projects, building awareness, and inspiring action toward environmental sustainability. ESRAG will particularly focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the global warming humanitarian crisis.
At the Rotary International Assembly, RI President Elect John Germ issued a challenge to clubs to have at least one member enrolled in one of these RAGs. Maybe ESRAG is the one for you!
For more information on the RAGs, go to www.rotary.org/actiongroups.org. For more information or to join the ESRAG, go to www.esrag.org.