Post by shahadat560 on Jan 18, 2024 4:33:22 GMT -5
World Environment Day , which is celebrated this June 5, calls for us to be aware of the correlation between climate change, biodiversity and health. The current pandemic, and the extreme weather events experienced recently, are clear examples that it is time to act.
Healthy ecosystems, in which there is great diversity, favor a balance between species, avoiding the predominance of one of them and hindering the spread of pathogenic agents such as viruses. Around a million animal and plant species, out of the eight million that exist on the planet, may disappear in the next ten years, according to the United Nations ( UN). Spain is the European country with the highest percentage of threatened species. And in Galicia there are already 74 species at risk of extinction.
Ecological way out of the health crisis
Water, an essential and indispensable element for life, is fundamental in this purpose.
In Galicia, Viaqua's commitment to biodiversity is evident in Country Email List its Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development, RGP 2017-2021. Galicia has six Biosphere Reserves, which represent 25% of its territory. So the conservation of the natural heritage is among its objectives. The preparation of biodiversity diagnoses and action plans in all installations located in a protected area of the Natura 2000 Network or in a sensitive area is emphasized.
Green infrastructures
Viaqua is transforming the water cycle facilities into green infrastructures so that they serve to support the ecosystem in which they are located and favor the services that nature offers us. The elimination of the use of plant protection products (currently 75% of its facilities are already free of these chemical products) and the control of exotic invasive species are also part of its action plan.
Biological diversity provides food, raw materials and a wide variety of basic resources. To promote diversity in nature, Viaqua promotes general measures such as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water saving, as well as the reduction, reuse and recycling of all waste generated by its activity. Betting on the circular economy and technological innovation, Viaqua is a pioneer in Galicia in promoting the transformation of traditional sewage treatment plants into biofactories thanks to the CIGAT-BIOFACTORÍA Joint Unit. This new concept, which represents a paradigm shift, is based on three principles: the reuse of water for new uses, the generation of renewable energy and the valorization of all waste.
Healthy ecosystems, in which there is great diversity, favor a balance between species, avoiding the predominance of one of them and hindering the spread of pathogenic agents such as viruses. Around a million animal and plant species, out of the eight million that exist on the planet, may disappear in the next ten years, according to the United Nations ( UN). Spain is the European country with the highest percentage of threatened species. And in Galicia there are already 74 species at risk of extinction.
Ecological way out of the health crisis
Water, an essential and indispensable element for life, is fundamental in this purpose.
In Galicia, Viaqua's commitment to biodiversity is evident in Country Email List its Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development, RGP 2017-2021. Galicia has six Biosphere Reserves, which represent 25% of its territory. So the conservation of the natural heritage is among its objectives. The preparation of biodiversity diagnoses and action plans in all installations located in a protected area of the Natura 2000 Network or in a sensitive area is emphasized.
Green infrastructures
Viaqua is transforming the water cycle facilities into green infrastructures so that they serve to support the ecosystem in which they are located and favor the services that nature offers us. The elimination of the use of plant protection products (currently 75% of its facilities are already free of these chemical products) and the control of exotic invasive species are also part of its action plan.
Biological diversity provides food, raw materials and a wide variety of basic resources. To promote diversity in nature, Viaqua promotes general measures such as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water saving, as well as the reduction, reuse and recycling of all waste generated by its activity. Betting on the circular economy and technological innovation, Viaqua is a pioneer in Galicia in promoting the transformation of traditional sewage treatment plants into biofactories thanks to the CIGAT-BIOFACTORÍA Joint Unit. This new concept, which represents a paradigm shift, is based on three principles: the reuse of water for new uses, the generation of renewable energy and the valorization of all waste.