Climate change is not just a political issue—it’s a global call to action. Past President Barry Rassin warned, “My country is going to be gone if we do nothing,” emphasizing the personal and urgent nature of the crisis facing island nations. “I’m not talking politics; I’m talking about our world and how to make it a better place,” he added. “Rotarians are people of action… and we are committed to the following science and promoting solutions.”
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Latest News
The RCAT Network Advisory Board attended the Rotary Xperience and Environmental Xperience at EarthX 2026 in Dallas.
Rotary Xperience 2026, as an accompanying event to the larger EarthX conference, was the world’s largest Rotary Environmental Sustainability Conference, featuring over 30,000 square feet of immersive exhibits at EarthX. Showcasing projects from 100+ countries and global speakers, the event connected Rotarians worldwide through a live-streamed Rotary Stage reaching 200+ countries, where Rotarians live and serve to inspire action for a more sustainable future.
Mitch Williams, Steve Bender (Rotary Xperience host), Michelle Thatcher, and Leia Lowery from the board were in attendance. At EarthX, they hosted a booth on the RCAT Network and presented the following sessions:
- MOU: Asian Chamber & USGCC (Michelle Thatcher)
- Rotary Reefs (Steve Bender)
- Youth Leadership Program (Leia Lowery)
Katharine Hayhoe is an accomplished atmospheric scientist who studies climate change and why it matters to us here and now. Watch her talk from the Rotary International Convention in June 2025 in Calgary.
A new book by Rotarian Michael Koch (of Rotary Club Munich-Residenz and ESRAG – Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Europe), “The 7 Steps to a Climate-Friendly and Sustainable Rotary Club”, provides the guidance to address climate change in our own lives and as a Rotary community.