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 -Published: Thursday, October 24, 2019- 50
scientists work on a nature map
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The United Nations Development Program, known as UNDP, with the support of the Ministry of Environment and the Global Environmental Facility, is developing the workshop entitled Costa Rica Nature Map with the help of 50 scientists from different countries. The workshop aims to develop the so-called maps of hope, which identify areas where the country can take measures to protect, restore and sustainably manage nature, the ministry said. According to the ministry, humanity faces an unprecedented challenge that impacts its survival. According to the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, civilization has only a decade to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change, the ministry said. Also, the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services announced that there is an unprecedented decline in nature with one million species at risk of becoming extinct. "However, we have the solution at our disposal," said the ministry in its statement. "By protecting nature, restoring it or managing it sustainably." According to the ministry, governments can provide a third of the solution to mitigate climate change, improve water security and safeguard the livelihoods of millions of people who depend directly on nature for their livelihoods. "To address the biodiversity and climate crisis, it is essential to be a pioneer in nature-based solutions that can generate benefits for climate and sustainable development," said Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, minister of Environment. "Costa Rica is proud to defend the agenda of nature and climate worldwide.” The ministry will use the maps generated in the workshop to promote actions based on the protection of nature. “UNDP is committed to building scientific and political will to use spatial data and identify specific actions that governments can take to help transform this biodiversity crisis into an opportunity for sustainable development starting in 2020,” said José Vicente Troya, UNDP representative. In 2020, the Paris Agreement on climate change will come into force, and many countries are expected to take measures to drastically reduce their carbon emissions. ------------------------ What other actions should the authorities do to protect natural resources in Costa Rica? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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