Environmental Murder: Wetland Damage Violates International Agreements

2023-12-22T18:29:17+03:00
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Wetland damage in Samaná, Dominican Republic violates international agreements. Mangroves cut down and chemically damaged. Over 188,700 sq. meters affected. Called an "environmental murder" and "ecocide." Senator demands investigation and accountability to protect fragile ecosystem., Mangrove, wetland, UAE,Indonesia, Future-climate.online, mj dastouri, green environment,dubai, saudi, qatar, wetland, oman, riyadh, jeddah, kish, bandar lengeh,بندر لنگه,جدة,سعودية, دستوری, Kish,Qeshm,Mahoor,حراء,گیاه — Environmental technicians warn of damage to wetland in Samaná violates agreements - Credits: DominicanToday - https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2023/12/22/environmental-technicians-warn-of-damage-to-wetland-in-samana-violates-agreements/

Environmental Murder: Wetland Damage Violates International Agreements

Environmental technicians have warned that damage to a wetland area in Samaná, Dominican Republic violates international agreements, including the Ramsar Convention. The survey conducted by the Ministry of the Environment showed that the mangroves in the area were cut down and seemed to be affected by chemical damage. The affected area covers more than 188,700 square meters. The incident has been described as an environmental murder and ecocide. Senator Pedro Catrain has called for an investigation to identify and hold those responsible accountable for this ecological crime and to protect the mangroves as a natural habitat and fragile ecosystem.

Wetland damage in Samaná, Dominican Republic violates international agreements. Mangroves cut down and chemically damaged. Over 188,700 sq. meters affected. Called an environmental murder and ecocide. Senator demands investigation and accountability to protect fragile ecosystem.

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