ENVIRONMENT

The Fifth Ocean

Published on: June 26, 2021
11:49

Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic are the four oceans so far represented in any mapmaking, however, the National Geographic has officially decreed the existence of a fifth ocean. Called the Southern Ocean, it´s the body of water that surrounds Antarctica.

Cannes film festival to focus on the environment

Published on: June 18, 2021
14:36

Paris, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will screen a selection of seven films about the environment, as part of its ecological commitment, organizers announced on Friday.

Cuba launches call for 13th International Convention on Environment

Published on: June 15, 2021
15:06

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Promoting cooperation, exchanging of experiences and sustainable practices is the goal of the 13th International Convention on Environment and Development, scheduled for July 5 to 9, experts announced on Tuesday in Havana.

Cuba fights climate change using science and innovation, says CITMA

Published on: June 15, 2021
07:21

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is currently experiencing breakthroughs in fighting climate change´s aftermaths by using science and innovation, Rosa Pérez, minister of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), said.

UNGA calls for urgent actions on soil degradation

Published on: June 15, 2021
07:16

United Nations, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Volkan Bozkir on Monday urged to build up efforts to prevent further soil degradation and thus preserve food safety.

It will take a decade for Humboldt Park in Cuba to recuperate

Published on: June 11, 2021
00:15

Havana, Jun 11(Prensa Latina) It will take a decade for the Alejandro von Humboldt National Park to recuperate from forest fires during a month, which affected 1,896 hectares, local media reported on Thursday.

Spain’s Iberostar is concerned about coastal systems

Published on: June 10, 2021
13:15

Havana, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Spain's Iberostar Group on Thursday expressed concern about coastal systems and promoted its current slogan 'In love with the Ocean.'

China analyzes companies’ contribution to biodiversity care

Published on: June 6, 2021
10:35

Beijing, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) China opened an event that examines how the business sector can contribute to the protection of biodiversity, as part of the preparations for the COP-15 summit, scheduled to be held in Kunming in October.

Cuban FM urges to preserve life on World Environment Day

Published on: June 5, 2021
11:46

Havana, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Saturday called to reinforce the commitments to preserve life on the planet on World Environment Day.

Damage caused to Sri Lanka by wrecked ship will last a century

Published on: June 5, 2021
00:15

Colombo, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The environmental damage after the accident and subsequent sinking of the MV X-Press Pearl container ship, carrying a Singapore flag, will affect Sri Lanka for more than 100 years, The Island newspaper reported.

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