Cuba wins international award for biodiversity conservation efforts
Cuba has been honoured with the Reverse the Red 2025 International Award in recognition of its efforts to preserve biodiversity.
The accolade was presented during the World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to the Cuban ambassador, Norberto Carlos Escalona Carrillo.
The award celebrates the excellence of Cuba’s National Biodiversity Programme through 2030, developed under the supervision of Cuba’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA). Its strategy emphasises science-based measures, citizen participation, and concrete conservation actions.
Cuba was among 26 countries selected worldwide for their outstanding commitment to biodiversity. These nations were honoured for their national biodiversity strategies (EPANB), which align with global goals under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
In Cuba’s case, the EPANB is integrated with the country’s broader environmental and climate policy framework — including the Tarea Vida (Life Task) programme and Cuba’s National Development Plan to 2030 — reflecting a systemic approach to conservation and sustainability.
The awarding body, the International Reverse the Red Coalition, is led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners. It honours countries that craft and implement biodiversity action plans with scientific rigour, transparency, stakeholder inclusion and alignment with global standards.
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