Continuation.
In the second lecture on Friday Henrique Anatole spoke about "
The IBAMA and its work in Brasil - about the problems to protect nature"
Henrique Anatole called the classification and duties of IBAMA in Brazil.
This involves, for example, by permission of hydroelectric power plants, oil platforms, highways, management of resources, ...
IBAMA is the only one of several institutions that are associated with the Brazilian Ministry of Environment.
This makes the work is not easy. Henrique: it is important not to argue, but to find solutions together.
A major problem of conservation in Brazil is very high biodiversity.
More than 20% of species on Earth are found in Brazil. Many of the species are undescribed (Thinking to the L-numbers).
There are several different biogeographic regions.
If we examines one of these major regions more precisely, there are again much smaller in it.
What is good for one biogeographic region, it must not be good for the other.
For the various natural resources, there are several possible uses.
For example, the catch of fish as a food fish, ornamental fish from the fishing, sport fishing ...
The rivers are needed for fishing but also for dams and industry.
There are different interest groups. This is difficult.
There are also other problems, such as:
If there create rules for use, they must also be monitored.
For example, several years ago the export of freshwater stingrays for a limited number were allowed again.
The government hoped to make money. The controls were much more expensive.
Often working in remote areas is needed - tens of kilometers far no shop, no bank, no school. It is difficult to find qualified employees for jobs in these areas.
Ultimately it cost to solve these problems a lot of money. It is helpful if people find with appropriate passion.
It seems important to educate people so that they respect nature.
In his lecture Henrique has shown us a very good variety of problems in Brazil, so that we understand a little better what is happening in Brazil in front of him.
The solution of the problem is certainly not child's play. It is important that people working to solve these problems.
Even if the path they have chosen does not match our expectations, we should show the necessary respect.
To be continued