Mr. President,
In Cuba, policies and programs for conservation, protection and climate resilience have an integrated vision that defines the dimensions of a project of social justice and equity.
Article 75 of the Constitution of the Republic affirms the right of all citizens to enjoy a healthy and balanced environment and, at the same time, its relationship with the sustainable economic and social development of the country.
Cuba has signed international agreements such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement, and the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought.
The National Plan to Fight Climate Change, known as Tarea Vida (Life Task), has been adapted to pay greater attention to social aspects and the need to involve scientists and the population in solving community problems.
Several strategies, including the National Environmental Strategy approved for the period 2021-2025, will make it possible to measure progress in this area through indicators such as the Ecological Footprint Index, the Environmental Quality Index and Climate Resilience. The highest expression of Cuba's political commitment to the environment is the approval of the Law of Natural Resources and Environment System.
In the country, important steps have been taken to place gender equality at the center of policies and strategies, and efforts are being made to strengthen the capacity to integrate the gender dimension in the whole field of environmental protection, climate change and risk management.
The National Economic and Social Development Plan until 2030, in its territorial axis, aligns its projections with an important local vision, supported by territorial and urban planning projects, aimed at creating inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities and human settlements that guarantee women and their families a dignified and safe life.
Thank you