On October 11th, Wednesday, the city of São Leopoldo was the stage for an important environmental event. The Arroio Sapucaia Sub Basin Regional Forum took place as part of the 13th Water for Life Seminar, the 30th Inter-American Water Week and the 26th Water Pilgrimage, at the Vianna Moog Municipal Public Library.
The importance of the remnants of the Atlantic Forest
The forum focused on the theme “Remnants of the Atlantic Forest and their Importance for Urban and Rural Areas”. The discussion was led by Viviane Feijó, president of Comitesinos, and included contributions from several renowned academics. Among them were professor Rosmarie Reinehr, UFRGS professor Dr. Paulo Brack, Unisinos professor Dr. Marcelo Caetano, and ULBRA professor Dr. Ricardo Dal-Farra.
The Need for Preservation of Natural Resources
Anderson Etter, Secretary of the Environment of São Leopoldo, highlighted the need to integrate the preservation of natural resources into people’s daily lives. He emphasized that it is crucial that the issue is addressed not only at events and forums, but also in schools, at work and at home. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of the involvement of the legislative and executive powers, as well as the Public Ministry, in ensuring the preservation of natural resources.
The Worrying Situation of the Atlantic Forest
Viviane Feijó highlighted the worrying situation of the Atlantic Forest and the vital need to preserve it in the face of human pressure on this biome. She highlighted that the forum focused on this issue, covering urban and rural areas. The event was attended by experts in botany and ecology with extensive experience in research into the flora of the Atlantic Forest. They shared valuable knowledge about the taxonomy of plants in the region and discussed strategies to better conserve and sustainably use the Atlantic Forest.
Conclusion – The Arroio Sapucaia Sub Basin Regional Forum was an important step in the right direction to increase awareness about the importance of preserving the Atlantic Forest. However, there is still a lot of work ahead. It is necessary for everyone – governments, companies and citizens – to come together to protect this precious biome.
