A coalition of prominent Lithuanian organizations and experts, including the Baltic Environment Forum, Dainavos Nature Foundation, the Nature Conservation Association “Baltic Wolf,” the Environmental Protection Policy Center, the public institution “For Clean Lithuania,” the charity “Let’s Save the Baltic,” the Lithuanian Entomological Society, and contributors Marius Čepulis and Giedrius Širka, have issued a joint appeal to the nation’s leader. The signatories emphasized the critical role of the Ministry of Agriculture, arguing that its decisions underpin numerous facets of national stability and sustainability. The appeal detailed the Ministry’s influence over the nation’s food supply chain, its ability to maintain agricultural competitiveness, and the trajectory of rural development.
Furthermore, the statement highlighted the Ministry’s direct responsibility in safeguarding the country’s natural resources. These responsibilities encompass the preservation of biological diversity, the implementation of strategies to mitigate climate change impacts, and ensuring the quality of water resources. A significant focus was placed on the protection of the entire Baltic Sea ecosystem and the consistent fulfillment of Lithuania’s international environmental obligations.
Given the breadth of these vital functions—ranging from economic viability to ecological health—the group concluded that effective leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture is paramount. They stressed that sound governance within this sector is essential for maintaining the balance between agricultural productivity and the preservation of Lithuania’s unique natural heritage.
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