Artwork by Enrique Ávila, Cuban Painter and Sculptor
Eco Cuba Exchange seeks to promote productive relationships, shared
learning and friendly ties among scientists, professionals, students
and organizations in the US and Cuba who have a common interest in
environmental protection and in sustainable human and resource
development. This is seen as but one of many strategies to not only
normalize relations between our two countries, but also to promote
cooperation in solving problems common to all of humanity and to the
planet. We are currently waiting for the renewal of our Information Gathering License.
Global Exchange provides support for Cuba's initiatives in many
areas of sustainable development, including organic agriculture, grain
and vegetable-based foods, renewable energy, bicycle transportation,
environmental clean up, and holistic medicine. In each of these areas,
experienced Cuban scientists are researching and implementing
economically efficient and environmentally sound methods of
development. The Cuban programs in sustainable development are widely
recognized for their potential as "models for the world."
Eco Cuba Exchange organizes annual trips to Cuba focused on various
aspects of sustainable development. Productive exchanges between Cuban
and U.S. specialists and the development of long-term, mutually
beneficial relationships are the primary goals of these delegations.
Staff and trip participants at Global Exchange have published numerous
articles, books and produced videos on Cuba's sustainable development
projects.
Articles Compiled by Global Exchange Staff and Colleagues
July 21, 2004
Inter Press Service News Agency
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| | ENVIRONMENT-CUBA
-- The comings and goings of tanker trucks and the urgent extension of water pipelines give away the fact that the drought -- which already has taken a heavy toll on the Cuban countryside -- has also settled in the island's cities. Ten years ago the drought hit the eastern part of Cuba, and since early 2003 has only gotten worse, to the point that in May of this year none of the island's 14 provinces saw more than 60 percent of its usual monthly rainfall. |
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July 12, 2004
Granma International
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| | CONFRONTING TROPICAL STORMS
-- Before 1959, there was no structure here for confronting natural disasters. The Red Cross, fire brigades and police, to a certain extent, carried out rescue efforts in the case of fire, floods and other effects of tropical storms.
It was after 1961 that the embryo of today’s Civil Defense was first formed, when the country began to organize itself against other misfortunes that have nothing to do with nature and everything to do with its enemy in the North. |
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July 02, 2004
CUBA Y LA GEOPOLÍTICA PETROLERA IMPERIAL EN EL GOLFO DE MÉXICO
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| | OIL IN THE TROPICS- CUBA
-- In February of this present year in an article a Cuban invasion was being analyzed as a card in the reelection fight for Bush and moment edition of the text the electoral situation in the northern power was not so fought over. Now the scenery is markedly complicated due to the addition of Waren Buffet, the second most richest man in the world, to the democratic campaign of John Kerry who has a position towards Cuba that could be considered as even more reactionary that Bush`s; as with the no less scandalous situation in Irak |
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July 01, 2004
Granma Internacional
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| | Atlantic warming affects Cuba
-- • In some areas of the country’s eastern region, it hasn’t rained for 20 months • Only a tropical cyclone could recoup water sources in regions east of the island’s central zone, experts say |
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February 02, 2004
Prensa Latina
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| | Cuban and US Scientists Study Island Biodiversity
-- The biodiversity of Cuban eastern regions is under study by groups of US and Cuban scientists to assess and accelerate conservation, supply data on environmental deterioration and observe the pattern of flora and fauna. |
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