Every month, the RCAT Network offers a special network-wide forum with a renowned speaker addressing issues critical to member clubs and Rotary Action Teams. Each of these talks is recorded and archived for your enjoyment here in our Forum Library.  Please feel free to watch or download these talks for yourself or your club. Please note that the Forum is currently on pause.

The Climate Initiative – John Mathers Climate Action Leadership Program (JMCALP)

The 10/29/24 session of the Rotary Climate Action Team (RCAT) Network’s Climate Forum featured speakers Leia Lowery (Executive Director), Ariel

Steve Bender on Rotary’s People of Action Summits and the 4-7-8-17 Global Service Program

The 7/28/22 session of the Rotary Climate Action Team (RCAT) Network's Climate Conversations forum featured speaker Steve Bender, the Charter

Breaking Down the 2022 IPCC Report with Dr. Karl Hausker

The 5/26/22 session of the Rotary Climate Action Team (RCAT) Network's Climate Conversations forum featured speaker Dr. Karl Hausker, Senior

RCAT Network and Global Climate Pledge Leaders

In light of the recently released IPCC report, we know the necessity of addressing climate change is more urgent than

Nathan Cogswell WRI on Cooperations Amongst Nations to Address Climate Crisis

Cooperation between countries is central to addressing the climate crisis.  Despite concerns about the results from COP26 in Glasgow, it

Getting to Net Zero – Dr Hausker’s Presentation Deck January 20, 2022

Provided by Dr Hausker to RCAT/GCP Network participants.WRI_Hausker – Rotary CAT Jan2022 v2

Dr Karl Hausker: Getting to Net Zero

Getting to Net Zero. A presentation by Dr Karl Hausker to the RCAT/GCP Network on January 20, 2022.

COP26 Panel Discussion December 16, 2021

RCAT Network’s Global Forum for December was a panel discussion of the results of COP26 with Karen Kendrick-Hands, ESRAG/Rotary Representative,

Climate Tipping Points

Dr James Rising shares his research on the critical climate tipping points that have developed and threaten our natural world.

Climigration and Impact on American Cities

This video has been removed at the request of Dr Keenan.  We suggest viewing his discussion of climate migration with

Plant-Rich Diet and the Climate Crisis

What we choose to eat has an enormous impact on planetary health.  The IPCC’s recently-released report made clear that either we

Circular Economy – Emily Olson

This talk focuses on breakthrough business models for circular economy — specifically how the circular economy is built on the

Forum – Citizens Climate Lobby

July 2021 presentation by CCL on its approach to legislation and regulation.

Ann Hayden: Climate Change and Water: Challenges and Opportunities

Ann Hayden, EDF Director Climate Change and Water: Challenges and Opportunities Presented at the RCAT Network Forum June 17, 2021

Energize San Mateo Project – May 20, 2021

Rick Raybin, RC San Mateo Our target is to build a sustainable economic environment by introducing clean energy with employment

EV Charging Stations Project – May 20, 2021

Alan Anderson and Rick Estenson, RC Northfield MN The Rotary Club of Northfield, Minnesota, started a Rotary Climate Action Team

Rebuilding Panamanian coral reefs Project – May 20, 2021

Steve Bender, RC Newport Beach CA Our coastal sinks – kelp, coral and wetlands – provide significant carbon sequestration solutions

Lisa Altieri: Understanding Your Carbon Footprint

Lisa Altieri is founder and CEO of Climate Solutions Net and creator of the extremely successful WeRenew.net carbon footprint assessment

Dr Silver Forum Presentation

Dr. Whendee Silver on March 18, 2021 presentation: Recapturing Wasted Carbon for Climate Change Mitigation

Carleen Cullen – Driving Electric – February 18, 2021

Carleen Cullen spoke on Driving Electric: How to Activate Your Community

Rob Verchick – Economics of the Climate Crisis – December 17, 2020

Dr. Karina Nielsen – Blue Carbon – November 19, 2020

An RCAT Presentation on Ocean Climate Connections and Blue Solutions

Dr Elizabeth Bagley – Project Drawdown – October 15, 2020

Dr Bagley spoke on October 15, 2020 about Project Drawdown and solutions to the climate crisis.

Dr Andrew Gunther – The Climate Crisis – September 17, 2020

Dr Andrew Gunther presented as part of the RCAT Network Global Speakers Forum on Thursday September 17, 2020. Here is