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RY 2024-2025
The Disaster Risk Management & Environmental Sustainability Committee works to strengthen community resilience by promoting disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and emergency awareness, while championing environmental stewardship through sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and climate-conscious initiatives.
Below are the projects and initiatives carried out throughout this Rotary Year. Click each expandable section to explore each project's purpose, impact, and key highlights.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND AWARENESS
The Committee advanced a culture of preparedness and environmental responsibility throughout the Rotary Year by delivering awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and collaborative engagements. Through virtual learning sessions and sustainability-driven activities, the committee equipped members and the wider community with practical knowledge while encouraging everyday environmental action.
Awareness Initiatives Delivered:
Eco-Insights – Environmental awareness series promoting sustainable practices.
Trash Talk – Waste management education and responsible disposal awareness.
Fire Safety Awareness – Building knowledge on fire prevention and safety measures.
Emergency Response Awareness – Promoting disaster preparedness and response readiness.
Water Management Awareness – Encouraging water conservation and responsible water use.
Sustainability Pledge – Inspiring members to commit to environmentally conscious habits.
Virtual Awareness & Capacity Building Sessions – Educational engagements to strengthen environmental and disaster risk knowledge.
Collaborative Awareness Engagements – Partnerships with CYEN, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Policy Forum Guyana to amplify environmental and resilience-focused advocacy.
CLIMATE JUSTICE IN ACTION - Youth Movement Today
RI Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment
Location: N/A
Dates Executed: 3rd Dec 2024
Collaboration: EPA Guyana, Caribbean Youth Environment Network in Guyana, Policy Forum Guyana
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We hosted an enlightening and action-packed webinar focused on climate justice and the remarkable role of youth in shaping a sustainable future. We were thrilled to see so many engaged participants, eager to explore the urgent need for change and the power young people have in driving it.
Our heartfelt thanks go to our speakers: Suphane Dash-Alleyne of @epagyig, Nathan Prince of @cyen_in_guyana, and Jasmine Crawford of @policyforumguyana, who shared their expertise, personal experiences, and valuable insights on the pressing issues of climate justice. Their words left us inspired and motivated to take concrete action toward a more sustainable and just world.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
RI Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment
Location: N/A
Dates Executed: Year-round
POPPIN' BOTTLES 2.0
RI Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment
Location: N/A
Dates Executed: Year-round
Collaboration: All Club Committees
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This is a year long project to raise funds for the Disaster Risk Management Fund. All collected glass bottles will be resold to Banks DIH to earn funds.
INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP
Representatives from the club joined volunteers across Guyana for the International Coastal Cleanup, contributing to the global movement to protect our oceans and waterways. Members helped promote environmental stewardship, raise awareness about marine pollution, and demonstrate that collective action can create a cleaner, healthier future for our communities.
