★ Rotary area of focus

Protecting the environment.

Rotary supports local projects that protect land, water and climate, so people and nature can thrive together.

Why it matters

The need, by the numbers.

Rotary made the environment an area of focus to fund larger, longer-lasting projects that protect natural resources where people live.

$18M+
in Rotary global grants went to environment projects in the five years before it became an area of focus.
Rotary International
2021
Rotary began accepting global grant applications for environment projects on July 1, 2021.
Rotary International
2023
Rotary and the UN Environment Programme formed a partnership to restore fresh water.
Community Action for Fresh Water

How Rotary helps

Strengthen protection of natural resources
Help communities find local solutions
Fund projects that keep people and nature in balance
Cover land, coasts, oceans, fresh water, climate, farming and environmental education

Rotary notes that “thriving ecosystems can support people's health, create economic opportunities.”Rotary International

Take part

1
Adopt a beach or creekOrganize regular cleanups of a local beach, creek or watershed.
2
Plant and restorePlant trees or restore native habitat with local partners.
3
Rate your projectCheck it against the Four-Way Test, the 7 Areas of Focus, the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace and the 17 Goals at 47817.org.
4
Bring Democracy In A Box to your clubContact us and we will help you get started.

Stories, grants and ways to get involved from Rotary International.