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Peru to host scientific event about climate change effects in the Andes

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Isabel Guerra

Lima will host the First International Workshop on Climatic Change in the Andes, that will reunite experts from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador,  the United States, France and Perú.

The event's goal is to analyze the effects of climate change,  focusing on the Andes, since Peru is getting prepared for  upcoming changes.

The Workshop is organized by Peru's Environment Ministry, the Andean Community (CAN) and the French Institute for Development Research (IRD), among other organizations.

“Climatic change can already be felt in our country. Maybe not much in Lima, but it is visible now in the regions and provinces. If we don't start taking care of it now, it could cost us 5% of the annual GDP,” said Eduardo Durand, an officer from Peru's Environment Ministry.

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# Martin says :
22 September, 2009 [ 10:37 ]

Another Congress to talk about the same issue. Lots of talk, little action. There is much that countries like Peru can do that will also greatly improve the local natural environment. Such as prohibit the use of mototaxis that use 2-stroke engines that cause five times as much pollution as a properly tuned car. Or prohibit the use of motos in the fragile desert environment.
All we hear about regarding the 'new' Minister of the Environment is their activities with the mining industry. What about enforcing the cleaning up of the 'family' miners that cause so much local pollution.

If Peru really wants to contribute to the problems of global warming and pollution, Peru must stop simply talking [so called education programs]
and enforce the law with fines that must be paid.

Peru's glaciers are the source of much of Peru's fesh water. The ice fields are not being replenished as in the past. This will result in crises that will impact the poorest most severely.

I guess you could argue that another Congress in Peru is good for the local hotel and restaurant business. 

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