Nature cannot keep losing elections
In Colombia, nature has been losing elections. Not because there are fewer environmental problems, but because it has ceased to be a priority in the debate. In the last legislative election, almost all candidates with environmental work and agendas failed. And in the current presidential campaign, environmental issues have been downplayed, as if they were a luxury and not a basic condition for life and development.
TL;DR
- Environmental issues have become a low priority in Colombia's political debate, with candidates lacking environmental agendas failing to get elected.
- Environmental degradation, such as air pollution and the consequences of poor risk management in natural disasters, carries significant economic and human costs.
- Colombia's biodiversity, a source of national pride, is also the foundation of its economy, impacting sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, health, and tourism.
- Sustainable development and economic competitiveness are impossible without a healthy environment, as nature is an essential ally, not an enemy, of progress.
- Citizens are urged to demand clear commitments from candidates on environmental issues, recognizing that nature's well-being is directly linked to human survival, health, and economy.