ROTARY’S POLICY ON GLOBAL WARMING
The challenge facing the world through global warming has recently been summarized in a UN report. This report was discussed by Rotary International leaders in Great Britain and Ireland this week and it was agreed that Rotarians should take a lead on this important issue.
President Peter Offer said “ We can no longer afford to view global warming as a political issue - rather, it is the biggest moral challenge facing our global civilization. As the leading international humanitarian organisation it is essential that we implement a policy to address the challenge.”
In Great Britain and Ireland members are being encouraged to:
Examine all ways of saving energy at home and in the office, including:
Showing leadership in the local community by:
Showing leadership internationally by:
Rotary Clubs will be encouraged to submit entries for the Rotary GB&I Environment Award which encourages clubs to promote and recognise environmental awareness projects within their communities. The objective of this award is to promote the improvement and protection of the environment locally and to develop awareness of environmental issues throughout the world. It is hoped that every Club will appoint an Environment Officer and develop local competitions involving schools, local community groups, business and agriculture. The Environmental Awards are presented annually in 2 categories, Club Projects and School Projects.The winner in each category will receive a small bursary award to be spent on an environmental project. This year’s winners will be announced at the Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland annual conference being held in Bournemouth on April 13-15th.