Right now, in the corridors of the European Parliament, what could be the most important environmental law of the last 30 years is being elucidated.. But why is this law facing rejection from some sectors? The conservative and liberal parties argue that it will lead to a possible reduction in economic activity and European food security if it enters into force.. They also ensure that the restoration of nature is at odds with the agricultural and fishing sectors, which will lead to the loss of jobs.
This is so? To know the answer, we must pay attention to the scientific arguments. These are clear: we need to regenerate ecosystems to return them to optimal health and productivity to ensure the future.. These same scientific arguments indicate that time is pressing. On the other hand, it is disturbing that alarmist arguments ignore that restoring nature is a solution to the climate crisis. Even more so at a time when Spain is already hard hit by heat waves, torrential rains and droughts throughout its territory.. Opposing the law means denying the scientific arguments that nature is our best ally in the fight against climate change.
Science explains with data that the restoration of nature and the environmental conservation of spaces will favor the recovery of biodiversity. Caring for our forests, seas, agricultural lands and cities is essential for people to live and produce better. Especially those whose livelihood depends on nature. In addition, studies ensure that each euro spent on nature restoration generates a benefit of between 8 and 38 euros. All of them, thanks to the ecosystem services that support food security, ecosystem and climate resilience, as well as human health.
This law is a unique opportunity to create a legal framework for the protection of nature and address a crisis on three fronts: climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.. It is also a fundamental piece of the European Green Pact, which set the environmental objectives of the EU member countries in 2019 (including Spain).. There is also a popular clamor (which you can join here) linked to that of a large number of companies that see how their future involves a transformation towards sustainability and for whom the degradation of nature is a threat to both health and safety. economy. Political parties must materialize these commitments and abandon the politicization of environmental issues just to achieve electoral victories. The good health of the planet and people is not negotiable. It is time to work to restore nature, for the present and future benefit.
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