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LOCAL Tuesday 23 april 2024

Earth Day forum:

Aruba has big plans for the conservation of its climate and nature!

The second edition of
the Earth Day Forum took
place yesterday morning
at the Hilton Hotel, where
this year's theme was "Cli-
mate Resilience" and was
organized by the Ministry of
Transportation, Infrastruc-
ture, Environment, and Se-
nior Affairs, where various
interest groups presented to
hold discussions on climate
change.

Last year, as Minister Ursell
Arends explained, they cel-
ebrated this day on "Na-
ture's Right" day, where they
presented the concept of a
law on the same day, and
this year they presented the
National Climate Resilience
Council, which is the plat-
form that will address how
Aruba needs to prepare for Vulnerability Index Assess- at the last United Nations fects each of us, and we all Aruba before the end of the
climate change in both the ment (CORVI), which will Climate Change Confer- need to be prepared to see year. "This is what we have
short and long term, and provide more than 100 indi- ence (COP) where Aruba is how we will address climate achieved since last year's
that's what was presented cators and also 3,000 data the champion for the entire change on our island," Min- first edition of the Earth Day
yesterday. points on how to deal with Caribbean region." He said. ister Arends assured. Forum until now, certainly a
It was also reported that climate change. "Aruba Furthermore, it was brought one-year trajectory, but this
his ministry, together with needs to prepare itself, and forward that "we have tak- Also, he pointed out that is the first time we are go-
that of Communication, apart from that, a partner- en a national approach, last Sunday the public con- ing to make changes to our
Economic Affairs, and Sus- ship was announced with this is not only the govern- sultation on Nature's Rights Constitution, and I believe it
tainable Development of the International Panel on ment's task but a shared law ended, and now it has is appropriate to involve the
Geoffrey Wever, and 13 Deltas, Coastal Areas, and responsibility, with both to continue its path where entire community so that
partners in the community Islands (IPDC), a platform the private sector as well they need to work on the they know what the con-
are financing a study con- launched by the Minister as NGOs, academia, and final concept so that it can tent of the law is, but also
ducted by an American of Infrastructure and Wa- the public sector coming be sent to the Advisory to give their input on what
institute, which will conduct ter Management of the together so that we can Council and then it can they want to see in the law,"
a Climate and Ocean Risk Netherlands, Mark Harber, address this issue as it af- reach the Parliament of he concluded.q

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Playa Linda Beach Resort!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- The three honoring levels are as fol- thanked them for choosing Aruba
cently had the great pleasure of The honor certification is presented lows: as their best-loved vacation des-
recognizing Goodwill Ambas- on behalf of the Minister of Tourism • Distinguished Visitor (10>years tination, as their home away from
sadors of Aruba. These honorees as a token of appreciation and to consecutively visiting Aruba) home.
were respectively honored with a say “Masha Danki” to guests who • Goodwill Ambassador
certificate acknowledging their have visited Aruba 10, 20, or 35 (20>years consecutively visiting Top reasons for returning to Aruba
years of visits, loyalty, and love for years or more consecutively. Aruba) provided by the honorees were:
the island of Aruba. • Emerald Ambassador • Aruba’s beautiful people.
(35>years consecutively visiting • Aruba’s wonderful weather.
Aruba) • Aruba´s sun, sand and sea.
• “Spending time with family”.
The honorees were: • “Spending time with friends”.
Goodwill Ambassadors • Aruba’s delicious clean drink-
Mr. Colin & Mrs. Leslie Holbrown ing water.
from Toronto, Canada. • Aruba’s fabulous restaurants.
Mr. Allan & Mrs. Sharon Hopkirk • “The feeling of safety”.
from Toronto, Canada. • “Direct flights from Toronto
Mr. Douglas Rosser & Ms. Susan makes it amazing”.
Munro from Toronto, Canada. • “Lovely resort for families and
friends”.
Mr. Jorgino Willems represent-
ing the Aruba Tourism Authority, On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
and staff members of Playa Linda thority, we would like to express our
Beach Resort bestowed the cer- sincere gratitude and appreciation
tificate to the honorees, presented to the honorees for their continued
them with memorable gifts, and visits to the “One Happy Island”.q