The Rotary International theme for April 2026 is Environmental Month

The Rotary International theme for April 2026 is Environmental Month, focusing on supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advancing ecological sustainability, and fostering harmony between communities and the environment. This highlights Rotary's commitment to protecting the planet.

Key Aspects of April (Environment Month):

Environmental Sustainability: Encouraging clubs to focus on projects that protect the environment and combat climate change.

Stewardship: Emphasizing that protecting the planet is connected to the health, well-being, and future of every community.

Action-Oriented: Promoting local and global initiatives to restore the environment.

Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment.

We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources and advance ecological sustainability. We empower communities to embrace local solutions, create innovative service projects, and access grants and other resources to foster harmony between people and nature.

Rotary makes change happen

We work with communities to implement service projects that improve the environment and transform lives. Thriving ecosystems can support people’s health, create economic opportunities, and help build peace.

Rotary’s Partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme

Through Rotary and the United Nations Environment Programme Community Action for Fresh Water initiative, Rotary clubs can protect, restore, and sustain their local freshwater ecosystems. Interested in getting involved? Visit communityactionforfreshwater.org to find out what other clubs are doing and learn how your club can act today.

How Rotary protects our planet

Rotary enables our members and their community partners to take action by:

Protecting and restoring land, coastal, marine, and freshwater resources

Enhancing the capacity of communities to support natural resource management and conservation

Supporting sustainable agriculture, fishing, and aquaculture practices

Addressing the cause of climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases

Strengthening ecosystems and communities affected by climate change

Supporting education initiatives that promote behavior that protects the environment

Advocating for sustainable consumption to build an economy that uses resources more efficiently

Addressing environmental public health concerns