Sierra del Divisor National Park is a great asset for Peruvian development and an important contribution to national efforts in favor of carbon emissions reduction and climate, Peru's Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal stressed.
Protecting Sierra del Divisor is an important task given its vast territory of 1.3 million hectares — equivalent to 1.5 times the size of Yellowstone, the world’s first national park — and that it contains approximately 165 million metric tons of above-ground carbon, which contributes significantly to reducing greenhouse emissions.
It is a volcanic mountain complex that includes spectacular landscapes and never-before-altered areas.
Geologically speaking, this region is one of the Amazon's oldest zones where flora and fauna's endemic species coexist. Likewise, it is the refuge of several threatened and near-threatened wildlife species.
A series of services such as carbon capture, water for recreation and regulation purposes, proper use of biological diversity services, as well as access to flora and fauna are possible if protecting its natural infrastructure.
"It definitely contributes to national efforts because forests currently
play a main role [...]," Minister Pulgar-Vidal told Andina news agency.
Sierra del Divisor National Park will enable Peru to reduce carbon emissions by over 30%, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala estimated.
Its creation has been celebrated in national and international spheres.
The National Park covers Coronel Portillo province territories, as well as Ucayali, Requena and Maynas (Loreto) provinces.
It was officially declared a reserved zone on April 5, 2006. Last November 8 Peruvian President Ollanta Humala enacted a law turning it into a national park.
National contributions are commitments assumed by each country designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the framework of actions against global warming.
It must be noted Peru promised to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% thru 2030.
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Published: 11/30/2015