Canary Islands Reforestation Collaboration

Partnership Details

• The Canary Islands government has officially announced a new cooperation agreement between Gestión y Planeamiento Territorial y Medioambiental, S.A. (Gesplan) and the Heredad de Aguas of Arucas and Firgas.

Objectives of the Partnership

• Continue innovative reforestation efforts funded by the Life+ Nieblas project, which focuses on water capture from fog to fight climate change.

Funding and Activities

• Gesplan will receive €60,000 over the project's duration.
• Activities supported include:
  • Maintaining fog collection systems
  • Planting 5,000 trees annually
  • Managing infrastructure

Contributions of the Heredad

• Provide access, logistical support, and local expertise to ensure smooth project execution.

Significance

"This collaboration highlights ongoing regional efforts to combine environmental preservation with climate adaptation, vital for residents living in vulnerable areas."

Broader Impact

• The agreement underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing ecological initiatives.
• Aims to promote sustainable development in the Canary Islands.