As vigilant guardians of the environment, the Community Environmental Centers (CCA) in Holguin province represent a sustainable approach to nature preservation. Highlighting over a thousand endemic species of flora and fauna.
The impact of these institutions is evident in the environmental stewardship of the municipalities of Rafael Freyre, Gibara, and Moa. Along beaches, protected ecosystems, and vulnerable communities. With the goal of engaging younger generations.
The coasts and mangroves are among the primary areas of protection for these groups. Also which are driven by community activists and supported by specialists from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA).
For Norkis Ochoa Aguilera, head of this program at the CITMA territorial delegation, ecological education is key to protecting nature. Especially in the face of the threat posed by climate change and the damage caused by human activity.
Regarding the unique characteristics of Holguin, one of the provinces with the highest levels of endemism in Cuba. The expert highlighted that the main efforts. Focused on informing the public about the characteristics of protected populations. Which are distinguished by their rarity and lack of common names.
These institutions have achieved significant success in the conservation of native species in the mountainous region. Including the Polymita sulphurosa, the Cuban boa. The Cuban tody, and the brown-eyed stick lizard. All of which are listed in the red books of Cuban flora and fauna.
Children’s participation contests and educational talks are among the main activities of the Community Environmental Centers (CCA). Which strengthen ties with schools, museums, cultural institutions, and new economic stakeholders.
When it comes to reforestation and restoration, the children of the Nickel Business Group’s Community Environmental Center. Through the Ecoarte project, have accumulated extensive experience in the recovery of areas affected by mining. Their participation in priority programs.
In conjunction with entities of the aforementioned Business Group. Such as the recovery of land damaged by this type of farming. It is of great importance in restoring the natural conditions of these areas. Also where native species are planted, for example, the Cuban pine (Pinus cubensis).
The more than one hundred children participating in this program connect with schools and social institutions. To celebrate environmental anniversaries, conduct educational talks, and show educational videos at events and other settings.
While climate change wreaks havoc on ecosystems, plants, and animals. So the Community Environmental Centers are making a sustainable commitment. Aimed at bequeathing a protected environment to future generations.
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