MANIFESTO OF EARTH DAY REDMANGLAR
“Many small people, in small places,
doing small things,
You can change the world. “
Eduardo Galeano.
Unstoppable Destruction
In
the present context there is little to celebrate, the rate of
destruction of our natural systems accelerated from just over 50 years,
as in any other period of humanity. Although more and more information
about current and future effects of climate change worldwide have not
taken steps to stop burning fossil fuels measures, the main source of
CO2 production.
the present context there is little to celebrate, the rate of
destruction of our natural systems accelerated from just over 50 years,
as in any other period of humanity. Although more and more information
about current and future effects of climate change worldwide have not
taken steps to stop burning fossil fuels measures, the main source of
CO2 production.
Less green forests and deserts
Nor
has managed to effectively reduce deforestation and loss of forests and
woodlands. The loss of forests continues at an alarming rate, even
organizations like FAO, indicate that the “reduction of forest land use
caused by deforestation over a period of 20 years, is offset by the
increase in forest area.” What does not say is that often is considered
within this increase in forest area, large monoculture tree plantations
or oil palm, responsible for deforestation in many countries, loss of
biodiversity and indigenous territories.
has managed to effectively reduce deforestation and loss of forests and
woodlands. The loss of forests continues at an alarming rate, even
organizations like FAO, indicate that the “reduction of forest land use
caused by deforestation over a period of 20 years, is offset by the
increase in forest area.” What does not say is that often is considered
within this increase in forest area, large monoculture tree plantations
or oil palm, responsible for deforestation in many countries, loss of
biodiversity and indigenous territories.
Without political will and corrupt politicians
In
many of our countries, corrupt politicians supporting the private
interests of large companies and corporations and industries, leaving
aside the common good. These politicians are largely responsible for the
current situation of environmental and ecological destruction and
degradation, whether backing and supporting high-impact ventures,
creating legislation for destruction, or with little or no political
will to solve environmental problems.
many of our countries, corrupt politicians supporting the private
interests of large companies and corporations and industries, leaving
aside the common good. These politicians are largely responsible for the
current situation of environmental and ecological destruction and
degradation, whether backing and supporting high-impact ventures,
creating legislation for destruction, or with little or no political
will to solve environmental problems.
Greenwash of destruction
The
environmental issue has been co-opted by corporate interests and big
business, green painting pollution and destruction of nature; have
created false solutions to climate change. Now promote green oil,
sustainable mining, forest plantations as carbon sinks, the Clean
Development Mechanism. Many industries, such as shrimp seek the support
of private institutions, governments and international institutions,
certifications to “clean” their image and win green seals and thus sell
their “green” makeup in the northern countries products.
environmental issue has been co-opted by corporate interests and big
business, green painting pollution and destruction of nature; have
created false solutions to climate change. Now promote green oil,
sustainable mining, forest plantations as carbon sinks, the Clean
Development Mechanism. Many industries, such as shrimp seek the support
of private institutions, governments and international institutions,
certifications to “clean” their image and win green seals and thus sell
their “green” makeup in the northern countries products.
Communities and peoples in the defense line
Communities and native peoples remain the key players in the battle for the defense of Earth.
In
many parts of the world are communities and indigenous communities that
have organized to assume the defense of their territories. Overcoming
major challenges facing large and powerful interests, often backed by
government authorities that contrary to support their just demands,
criminalize and persecute. The defense of territories has led to many
and many of these activists, persecution, and death threats.
many parts of the world are communities and indigenous communities that
have organized to assume the defense of their territories. Overcoming
major challenges facing large and powerful interests, often backed by
government authorities that contrary to support their just demands,
criminalize and persecute. The defense of territories has led to many
and many of these activists, persecution, and death threats.
Thus
a recent report by Global Witness: Latin America is the most dangerous
region to defend the environment. These are some of the data: In
Colombia (with a population of 48.32 million inhabitants in 2013) 25
murder cases were registered against defenders of nature. At least 111
killed environmentalists between 2002 and 2014. Honduras, the most
dangerous country for environmental advocates.
a recent report by Global Witness: Latin America is the most dangerous
region to defend the environment. These are some of the data: In
Colombia (with a population of 48.32 million inhabitants in 2013) 25
murder cases were registered against defenders of nature. At least 111
killed environmentalists between 2002 and 2014. Honduras, the most
dangerous country for environmental advocates.
The
killings of environmental activists and land that took place in 2014
reached an average of more than two per week, representing an increase
of 20% compared to 2013.
killings of environmental activists and land that took place in 2014
reached an average of more than two per week, representing an increase
of 20% compared to 2013.
Almost
three quarters of these murders took place in Central and South
America, while Southeast Asia was the second most affected region.
Honduras was the most per capita dangerous for environmental activists
and earth country. The alarming rate of 40% of these victims were
indigenous and major causes of death were the hydropower industry,
mining and agribusiness.
three quarters of these murders took place in Central and South
America, while Southeast Asia was the second most affected region.
Honduras was the most per capita dangerous for environmental activists
and earth country. The alarming rate of 40% of these victims were
indigenous and major causes of death were the hydropower industry,
mining and agribusiness.
But
the defense of our nature, our environment, should not rest solely in
the hands of communities, peoples or environmentalists, but in every
person, in every person that we share this common home, our planet
Earth.
the defense of our nature, our environment, should not rest solely in
the hands of communities, peoples or environmentalists, but in every
person, in every person that we share this common home, our planet
Earth.
“When
the last tree is cut, the last river poisoned, the last fish caught,
only then he will discover that man can not eat money”
the last tree is cut, the last river poisoned, the last fish caught,
only then he will discover that man can not eat money”
Cree Indian Proverb