In the days before the long-awaited Bethlehem Summit which will take place in Brazil from August 8, the Colombian Amazon is in the center of attention.
In the last report, encouraging figures on deforestation in the region are revealed, but it also gives voice to the communities that fight to preserve their environment. In Specials RTVC News we explore the improvements in the reduction of deforestation in the departments of the Amazonian arc of Colombia and the importance of conserving forests for the planet’s climate.
Fight against deforestation in the Colombian Amazon
The most recent report of Ministry of Environment has brought with it positive news regarding the fight against deforestation in the Colombian Amazon.
The four departments that make up the Amazon arc have marked a significant national reduction trend. He caqueta leads the way with a 50% decline, closely followed by the Guaviare with 37% less deforestation.
Also, the Goal has managed to reduce the deforestation rate by 34%, while the putumayo, one of the most affected territories, also shows progress by registering 15% less deforestation. On the whole, the Colombian Amazon has achieved a total reduction of 29.1%, which represents a significant 65% of the total deforestation of the country.
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The role of communities in conservation
In the search to understand the implications of deforestation in the environment, Danny Carlos Correa from RTVC Noticias visited the community of San Rafael, located in the heart of the Colombian Amazon. There, he spoke to the grandparents of the Murui indigenous people, with grandfather Benedicto being one of the spokespersons.
From the depths of the Amazon, Benedicto expressed the concern that overwhelms the community for deforestation and how it affects their way of life and their connection with nature.
The communities that inhabit the Amazon are aware of the importance of conserving these vast forests. They recognize that the Amazon region of Colombia represents 40% of the country’s surface and is home to approximately 39 million hectares of forests, the preservation of which is essential for the planet’s climate balance.
The challenge of the Bethlehem Summit
The Belém Summit, to be held in Brazil, will be a crucial setting to address crucial issues in the fight against deforestation and climate change. Colombia, with a significant reduction in the deforestation rate in the Amazon, hopes to play a positive role in this international event. The conservation of Amazon forests must be a priority to protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change and guarantee the well-being of communities that depend directly on these natural resources.
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