umanity has reached a crisis point with respect to the interlocking issues of overpopulation, unsustainable development and human suffering.
This information is for Rotarians and friends who share the common belief that this challenge to humanity can no longer be
ignored, and that Rotarians can do something about it.
With Rotary International's rich, religious, ethnic, and cultural
background and with membership in over 160 countries, many believe that Rotary is the ideal organization to face this challenge.
In January 1998, with the passage of Resolution 98-231 by the Council on Legislation New Delhi, India, Rotary, as an organization,
finally agreed to address the population issue. The "Population" resolution from Rotary's legislative body expressed
overwhelming approval by 525 Rotary Districts around the world. The Resolution stated that it was time for Rotary to face the
complex issues of population growth and unsustainable development.
August 27, 1999 - The Board of Directors of Rotary International published the