Environment

Environment

Coral Reefs in Cuba Are Strong and Healthy, Expert Says

Prensa Latina

Cuban coral reefs are preserved and in perfect health, despite the damage caused by hydrometeorological phenomena, said Maria de los Angeles Serrano, director of Cuba''s National Aquarium, on Thursday.

Ocean Research Challenges under Debate at MarCuba 2018

Prensa Latina

Specialists from the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Gulf of Mexico are discussing on Wednesday in Havana the ocean research challenges, as part of the 11th Congress on Marine Sciences, to be run until Friday, October 19.

Cuba Works to Control Exotic Species in Northern Keys

Prensa Latina

A program to manage and control invasive exotic plant species is implemented in the northern keys off central Cuba in order to preserve the environment and contribute to the balance of ecosystems.

FAO Recognizes Cuba's Agriculture Scientist

Prensa Latina

FAO issued in a statement a posthumous recognition to the merit of Dr. Adolfo Rodriguez Nodal, who died a year ago, for his contribution to food security and sovereignty, and nutrition in Cuba.

Cuban Coral Reefs and the Great White Threat

By Betty Hernández

At a time when climate change is leaving its mark all over the planet’s coral ecosystems, Cuba’s coral reefs are in inspiringly good shape.

Cuba Celebrates Special Day on World Environment Day

Prensa Latina

Cuba is at the forefront of global environmental issues, highlighted the coordinator of the United Nations System in the country, Consuelo Vidal-Bruce, on a special day for the World Environment Day.

Soroa Botanic and Orchid Garden

The Soroa Botanic and Orchid Garden, which is the only one of its kind in Cuba, occupies an area of 35,000 m2 and is dedicated primarily to the cultivation of orchids. The fresh and humid climate of this place fosters the development of these exotic plants. Located to the west of Havana inside the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve,it lies outside the town of Candelaria in the province of Artemisa.

Cuba Starts UN Model Havmun 2018

Prensa Latina

The 23rd UN Model Havmun 2018 begins, a forum focused on sustainable development and its challenges, and counting with the presence of delegates from several nations.

Researchers Worldwide Present at Technology Convention in Cuba

Prensa Latina

Some 1500 researchers and specialists from all latitudes will take part in the International Science, Technology and Innovation Convention which will open in the Cuban capital next Monday, announced organizers.

New Cuban bird is obtained by crossbreeding

Prensa Latina

As tomegrito was named a bird result of the crossbreeding between the tomeguín de la tierra (tomeguin of the land) and the negrito, considered by the Cuban Ornithological Organization the only one existent in the country, was informed here.

Protection of the Cienaga de Zapata swampland in World Wetland Day

Prensa Latina

A video conference about the protection and conservation of the Cienaga de Zapata swampland, declared by UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Ramsar site focused in Havana the activities for the World Wetland Day.

Cooperation Cuba-Canada to face climatic change is highlighted

By Reina Magdariaga

The cooperation between Cuba and Canada to face the climate change is magnificent, the Americas Region’s environment specialist of the Ministry of Global Agenda from that North America country, Moreno Padilla highlighted.

Sessions Canada-Cuba workshop about climate change

Prensa Latina

A workshop about climate change and its main consequences for life on earth, sessions in Havana focused on subjects as resilience and mitigation, among the most significant.

Bariay, scenery of the Cuban tourism for 2018

Prensa Latina

In Cuba there is a natural park which has a lot of history and attracts every year visitors from all over the world, in particular European, place that this 2018 already have on it the looks of countless travelers.

Cuban province gives priority to face the climate change

Prensa Latina

The scientific community of the center-east province of Camagüey, with more than 16 thousand square kilometers, has as mean aim the campaign standing firm in the face of the climate change, and in that direction it guides the daily actions.