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Bahamas | Escazú Now
THE BEAUTY OF BAHAMAS:
The Bahamas is a country in the northwestern West Indies, located 80 km south-east of the coast of Florida (USA) and north of Cuba.
It is known for its brilliantly hued turquoise and blue waters and pristine white sand beaches, but its natural beauty extends far beyond the beach.
The Bahamas comprises 700 breathtaking islands, over 2,0e00 rocks and cays, and boasts the clearest water on the planet—with a visibility of over 200 feet.
WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING TO THE ENVIRONMENT OF BAHAMAS?
Bahamian reefs have been affected by natural and human induced factors, which have caused them to be damaged around the country. Some of the impacts seen include coral bleaching and death, as well as a reduced number of fish and other marine animals typically found on reefs
Other that the water quality in the Bahamas is not up to the standard, due to critical sanitary problems in the country. The main sources of the water contamination are from septic tanks, soakaways and pit latrines. These issues are all major risks to water quality in the Bahamas and the overall health of its citizens.
The main environmental changes expected to affect the Caribbean are a rise in sea level, stronger hurricanes, longer dry seasons and shorter wet seasons.
THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE ESCAZÚ AGREEMENT:
The Bahamas has not signed the Escazú agreement yet. It is a constitutional monarchy based on the Westminster system of parliamentary government. Even though Bahamas is a small island it has a moderately high rate of crime. The Bahamas was a haven for corruption even in its earliest days.
It has been home to slavery, rum running and, fast forwarding into the more recent past, offshore banking, which some might call piracy by a different name. The agreement will give voice to the people and help them stand against the corruption that dominates environmental issues and is the cause of the reef and greenery destruction.
Your Voice Matters:
We can help build a more transparent, equitable and fair Bahamas but only if you let your representatives know that you want Peru to make a difference and ratify this great agreement.
⬇️Here’s how you can help ー take action collectively at the page (this makes it easier to complete everything)
EMAIL STORM
Hubert Minnis - Prime Minister:
Darren Henfield-foreign affairs minister:
Romauld Ferreira-the minister for environment and housing bahamas.
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