An appeal addressed to the country’s leader, President Nausėda, was issued by a coalition of public and private stakeholders. Signatories included the Baltic Environment Forum, the Dainava Nature Fund, the nature conservation association Baltic Wolf, the Environmental Policy Centre, For a Clean Lithuania, the charity Let’s Save the Baltic, the Lithuanian Entomological Society, along with authors Marius Čepulis and Giedrius Širka. The core message of the appeal emphasizes the significant role of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The group asserts that decisions made by this state institution are pivotal, as they directly influence several critical national concerns. These areas span national food security and the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, alongside the development of rural areas. Furthermore, the appeal highlights the ministry’s impact on broader ecological stability.
Specifically, the decisions affect the preservation of biodiversity and the mitigation of climate change. Key concerns detailed include maintaining the quality of water resources and ensuring the protection of the Baltic Sea. Ultimately, the signatories argue that the Ministry’s actions are integral to Lithuania meeting its obligations under European Union environmental frameworks.
The collective appeal underscores the necessity of robust environmental governance to safeguard the nation’s natural resources.
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