SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 11th April. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Inaugurated by the Minister of Ecological Transition and Energy of the Canary Islands Government, Mariano Hernández Zapata, and the first vice president of the Canary Islands Parliament, Ana Oramas, the ‘Travelling Campaign on Climate Change in the Canary Islands’ was launched on Thursday. The exhibition will be on display at the regional chamber until the morning of Friday, 19th April.
In her address, Ana Oramas expressed Parliament’s backing for this initiative, affirming that the doors of the Chamber “are open for citizens to gain information, understand the current situation, and unite to combat the extreme conditions that affect everyone, and seek ways to alleviate it.”
The first vice president lamented the tardiness in addressing climate change but stressed the need to “mitigate its impact, raise awareness, and provide solutions, particularly in a time when misinformation and denialism are prevalent.”
The minister, while acknowledging the support from the Parliament of the Canary Islands, emphasised that “the first step in combating climate change is education,” highlighting that “this campaign aims to impart scientific knowledge to audiences and foster a continuous interest in ecological and energy transition, ensuring it is not merely an aspiration or intention.”
Zapata noted that “people are increasingly seeking information on climate change and, more importantly, want clarification on conflicting narratives.”
Additionally, the minister pointed out that the Canary Islands are “particularly susceptible due to their island status.” Citing abnormal occurrences such as record high temperatures, recurring haze, limited rainfall, windstorms, and the absence of snowfall during winter, as well as the pre-alert issued for forest fires in mid-January, highlighted the campaign’s success, with “over 4,500 visits in just four months, exceeding all expectations.”
INFORMATIVE TOURS FOR ALL AUDIENCES
The campaign consists of two series of posters, one for each province tailored to their specific climatic characteristics – consisting of 41 panels each – illustrating the general causes of global climate change and its evident impacts on the archipelago’s ecosystems.
Managed by the Green Offices of the Canary Islands and Gestur Canarias, the exhibition will rotate through different municipalities for a week in each location. Environmental guides will interpret and customise the visit based on attendees’ profiles and requirements, conducting informative sessions and guided tours in both morning and afternoon sessions as needed by each municipality or organisation.
