SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 18th March (EUROPA PRESS) –
The first session of the study commission on the Demographic Challenge and Population Balance in the Canary Islands, led by the spokesperson of the Gomera Socialist Group Parliamentary Group (ASG), Casimiro Curbelo, took place on Monday. During this meeting, the commission outlined its work plan until the 14th of June and established its goals.
Casimiro Curbelo clarified that, in addition to finalizing the work schedule of the commission, which will reconvene on the 1st of April, it was decided that there will be up to fourteen presentations, with two speakers per session.
Each group will propose two experts, whose backgrounds, as per the commission members, should match those of architects, lawyers, urban planners, and economists. These specialists will be required to elaborate on the population measures that should be implemented in the Canary Islands to ensure sustainable growth that does not overwhelm public services.
The commission president mentioned that a rapporteur will compile a summary of the key ideas presented by each speaker participating in the study commission.
The aim is for each specialist to draw conclusions that will aid in decision-making in a matter that, according to Casimiro Curbelo, is crucial for the Canary Islands. He emphasized, “When dealing with territories with boundaries, such as islands, a growth plan is imperative. We cannot afford unchecked growth, as sustainability – from environmental, economic, and social standpoints – is integral to our prosperity and tourist appeal.”
Addressing this, he underscored that the demographic challenge and population balance should align closely with territorial, urban, and tourism planning, in addition to the management of resources like water or energy, as evidenced by issues of scarcity and zero-energy homes.
Casimiro Curbelo expressed his belief that this commission will aid in pinpointing the primary challenges faced by the islands concerning the demographic challenge, recognizing that there are eight distinct realities in the Canary Islands, and thus, a one-size-fits-all approach does not suffice for all regions.
