MMA has Arpa Program in Peru
Meeting of REDPARQUES allows the exchange of positive experiences, which will prevent the repetition of mistakes already committed by partner institutions
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Press Release / ARPA
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Arpa: protected Amazon
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By: Luciene of Assisi - Publisher: Marco Moreira
The program Amazon Region Protected Areas (ARPA) was presented by the Ministry of Environment (MMA), the representatives of 16 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, participants in the first meeting of the Latin American Network Board of Technical Cooperation on National Parks, other Protected Areas and Wildlife (REDPARQUES), held in Lima.
The meeting with specialists and managers responsible for national systems of protected areas began on Wednesday (12/08), with the signing of the bilateral agreement between the National Service of Protected Natural Areas (Sernanp), Peru, and Natural National Parks of Colombia, a priority for the governments of both countries, which will enhance joint actions aimed at proper management of the protected areas in developing systems.
EYE ON THE WEATHER
During the meeting, participants signed the Declaration of REDPARQUES on climate change and protected areas, to be presented at the 21th Conference of Parties (COP 21) on climate to be held in Paris in early December. The document highlights the key role that protected areas on climate change and natural solutions they provide to adapt to the challenges related to these changes. Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, France, Guyana, Panama, Venezuela, Uruguay and Guatemala signed the statement.
The meeting of REDPARQUES allowed the exchange of positive experiences, which will prevent the repetition of mistakes already committed by partner institutions of these 16 countries, as there is ecological and socio-economic similarities. "These exchange efforts are fundamental to seek a better conservation of ecosystems shared by several countries, including the Pantanal, the Atlantic, the South Atlantic, Amazon, through better management of protected areas under management of each country," explains environmental analyst at FBS, Veronica Alberto Barros.
According to her, several countries, such as Uruguay, presented ideas for new projects, such as strengthening the conservation of protected areas, improving value chains, such as artisanal fishing, tourism and the production of meat in natural areas.
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