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"I have some dreams of my own, which I hope to see come true,” he said. “In answer to mankind’s concerns and the yearning of the majority of my fellow Rotarians, I will be giving very special emphasis to a worldwide plan to defend the environment. We will create an ecological program, and we will name it Preserve Planet Earth (PPE)."

Paulo V.C. Costa
Past RI president 1990 – 1991

Key Developments of PPE & the 7th Area of Focus

1990

・3-year RI PPE pilot program launched

・4 emphases: Flora, Fauna, Air Pollution, Water Resources

・Formation of a subcommittee to explore environmental initiatives within Rotary.

1993

・RI Board encourages all District Governors to appoint District PPE Coordinators.

・Purpose: Strengthen environmental focus and support clubs in engaging with sustainability projects.

1999-2000

・Extension of the RI PPE program to continue supporting environmental initiatives.

・Paulo Costa passes away, but his vision for environmental preservation continues

2015-16

・D3450 RC HK South petitioned to RI Board on adopting environmental policies & recommended clubs to appoint PPE Directors*

・This action was documented in the minutes of the January 2016 RI Board of Directors Meeting,

2020

・RI Board of Directors and Rotary Foundation Trustees approve a new area of focus: the environment.

・Past RI President Ian H.S. Riseley acknowledges alignment with Costa’s vision.

2021

Global Grants accept applications for Supporting the Environment projects

The following primary goals have been set since the RI PPE committee was formed in 1990:

  • Promote greater awareness among all Rotarians of the critical environmental issues affecting their communities, countries, and the world.
  • Increase the number and diversity of environmental service projects and workshops carried out by clubs and districts;
  • Incorporate environmental components in all Rotary service to ensure that these projects support sustainable development
  • Develop worldwide a public image of Rotary clubs as environmental advocates within their communities.
  • Identify reputable environmental groups with Rotary clubs and districts may coordinate effective environmental projects.

Rationale

・ To source and establish more SDG/ESG related quality partners in the District

・ Expand the Rotary network

・ Promote diverse and sustainable development activities and service projects

・ Enhance the image of Rotary

Thank You for Thank You for the donation to District PPE Green Fund to support, we have added different points for you

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Thank You for ⁠⁠join Green for Charity recycling competition， we have added 5 points for you

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Thank You for attend the fellowhip event【Rotary PPE Service Day】， we have added 10 points for you

Thank You for attend the fellowhip event【SDG/ESG visit to Smart Farming】, we have added 10 points for you