Assisi Global Climate Action Forum

2022 has been the sixth-warmest year on record from January through August, with a global average temperature 1.55° higher than the 20th-century average. And we have all seen weather events that were once-in-a-century become almost yearly!

“The world needs Rotary now more than ever,” stated Jennifer Jones, RI President, in June 2021

Rotary is uniquely positioned in our communities to take action and advocate for “Protecting our Environment.” We have the club leadership and the dedication to service that makes all our efforts bear fruit. Now is the time for us to increase our collaboration and join with over 900 Rotary clubs worldwide that have already committed to action that addresses this existential issue.

A Global Climate Action Forum will be held in person on November 26 and 27 to present three climate challenges for 2023. Join us in-person on both days or remotely on Saturday as we live up to the Four Way Test (Beneficial to All Concerned) and our purpose as Rotarians (Service Above Self). We will take inspiration from Francis of Assisi, the first environmentalist, and be guided by action leaders within Rotary and several important climate movements that are also committed to addressing climate change.

To find out more about this important Rotary event and see the agenda packed full of world-class speakers presenting on important topics, please go to the event website.

To register for in-person or remote participation, please visit the registration page on the District 2090 website.

Lastly, we ask that you please share this email and event with your Rotary Club and beyond so that we can all come together to strengthen and expand our global community driven by connection, collaboration, and action.

We look forward to you joining us.

John G. Mathers
Co-Chair, Rotary Climate Action Team (RCAT) Network
Co-Chair, Assisi Global Climate Action Forum
Past President Rotary Club of San Francisco