The Provincial Meteorological Center of Holguin is coordinating a broad program to confront climate change. As part of the strategies aimed at reducing the negative incidence of this phenomenon in the territory.
Zulema Reyes Bermúdez, deputy technical director of this entity, told CNA that the proposal includes the evaluation of the damages caused by the intense drought, large-scale atmospheric phenomena and the increase in sea level to ecosystems and vulnerable populations.
She pointed out that these researches provide methods focused on agricultural and industrial impulse. Taking into account the variations associated with climate. Which contribute to sustainable development and the promotion of resilient communities.
In addition, the projects include hazard, vulnerability and risk analyses in mountainous and difficult to access areas focused on biodiversity protection. One of the priorities of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment due to the high endemism of the territory, said the expert.
She explained that in the last two years, ecosystem services have also been identified in the Bahía de Naranjo Protected Natural Landscape. In the areas of recreation and tourism, study and research and biodiversity. Which are necessary for it’s exploitation from an economic point of view.
The program also includes training on the subject for managers and community actors and environmental education plans. To promote reforestation and solid waste collection, among other activities.
The Holguin Provincial Meteorological Center also monitors atmospheric pollution, weather evaluations, sustainable food production and agronomy.
With information from Cuban News Agency
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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