Rotary promotes awareness of our environment locally, nationally, worldwide to foster concern for the global environment and sustainable development. Sustainable development projects promote economic and social progress that alleviates poverty and preserves the environment for future generations. Rotary International projects of this nature support agencies of the United Nations, governments and community organisations having similar aims of creating a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Supporting the environment has become Rotary's 7th area of Focus.  'Areas of Focus' are categories of service activities supported by global grants and global communities.  

• Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention;

• Disease Prevention and Treatment;

• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene;

• Maternal and Child Health;

• Basic Education and Literacy;  

• Economic Development;

• The Environment.
   

Are you an 'Environment Champion' who will inspire others to get involved in Environmental projects.  

 

Rotary International has allocated more than $18 million in grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact, and with the global population reaching near eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important.