environment
April 26, 2026
Interview with Companions Javier Gutiérrez, head of MARENA and Carlos Corea of the Environmentalist Movement
Good morning, thank you for tuning into your Revista En Vivo. Today we are going to talk about a day that has passed but still has relevance.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua faces global environmental crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, exacerbated by developed countries' consumption patterns.
- Nicaragua advocates for environmental and climate justice, implementing policies to protect Mother Earth.
- The 'Verde que te quiero Verde' campaign aims to plant 10 million trees annually, with a focus on versatile, multi-purpose species.
- The Guardabarranco Environmentalist Movement mobilizes youth to raise awareness, conduct reforestation, and participate in environmental competitions.
- Nicaragua possesses significant natural resources, including 5 million hectares of forests and abundant water potential, necessitating citizen vigilance and reporting of environmental violations.
- Environmental conservation offers economic benefits through exports of forest products and non-timber products like resin.