Las Tunas.- Solid environmental management, the development of the State Plan to confront climate change -Tarea Vida- and the transition towards a circular economy in economic entities, to achieve a resilient future, were the essential aspects defined today in the national event for World Environment Day (June 5), held in this city.
The eastern territory, one of the most affected by the drought phenomenon, demonstrates strategies for land restoration, through links with state companies and international cooperation, in order to stop desertification and promote forestry and agriculture. sustainable in the eight municipalities.
Eduardo Martínez Díaz, Minister of Science, Technology and Environment (Citma), recognized the work of Las Tunas and assured that it is possible to grow the forest area, protect water supply sources and restore soils.
The alternative is not to go back in time and return to the era of virgin forests when the environmental impact was minimal due to the poor development of productive forces, but yes, it is possible to move forward and do so in harmony with the environment, Martínez Díaz said. .
For environmental management in line with new times and nature conservation, the provinces of Granma, Sancti Spíritus, Villa Clara and Matanzas were recognized as outstanding, in the latter, in addition, the municipality of Martí with the pro-environmental category.
Five specialists from the Citma branch in Las Tunas received the Juan Tomás Roig honorary distinction, from the National Union of Science Workers, due to their contributions in the management of protected areas and the development of science and innovation projects in Las Tunas geography.
The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh and the main political and government authorities of the province of Las Tunas.
