6.6 Responses to Challenges

• La deforestación en países de habla hispana contribuye a la pérdida de biodiversidad
• Una estrategia política para abordar la contaminación es la aprobación de leyes y regulaciones
• Las campañas públicas de educación promueven la conciencia
• ¿Qué ejemplo se menciona de una ley para proteger los recursos naturales en países de habla hispana?

  Banning single-use plastics
• What is one example of a grassroots movement addressing environmental challenges in Peru?

  Anti-mining protests
• What is one key area of international cooperation among Spanish-speaking countries?

  Global climate agreements
• The Buen Vivir philosophy in Ecuador and Bolivia prioritizes living in harmony with nature and the community.

  True
• What is the Pachamama concept in Andean cultures?

  Mother Earth
• In which countries is the Buen Vivir philosophy practiced?

  Ecuador and Bolivia
• Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity
• What is an example of a grassroots environmental movement in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Anti-mining protests in Peru
• International cooperation often involves sharing best practices for sustainable development
• What role does international cooperation play in addressing environmental challenges in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Crucial
• What is the purpose of cross-border initiatives established by Spanish-speaking countries?

  Manage shared natural resources
• Match the environmental initiative with its description:

  Acuífero Guaraní ↔️ Protects groundwater reservoir

  Corredor Biológico Mesoamericano ↔️ Conserves biodiversity across the region
• Steps involved in traditional Andean agricultural practices

  1️⃣ Crop rotation

  2️⃣ Terracing
• Political strategies such as legislation and regulation can be effective in setting clear environmental standards
• Grassroots movements may lack the political influence to enact systemic reforms.


  True
• La escasez de recursos naturales puede llevar a la inestabilidad económica en países de habla hispana.

  True
• Los subsidios para la reforestación son un ejemplo de incentivos para prácticas sostenibles.


  True
• Asocia el tipo de respuesta social con su ejemplo:

  Movimientos de base ↔️ Protestas contra la minería en Perú

  Campañas de incidencia ↔️ Lobby por energía renovable en Chile

  Acción directa ↔️ Bloqueo de sitios de deforestación en Brasil
• Los créditos fiscales para energía renovable son un incentivo económico para prácticas sostenibles
• Grassroots movements are citizen-led initiatives to raise awareness and advocate for change at the local level.

  True
• What is one similarity in environmental policies across Spanish-speaking nations?

  Legislation to limit pollution
• Match the cross-border initiative with its description:

  Acuífero Guaraní ↔️ Protect groundwater reservoir

  Corredor Biológico Mesoamericano ↔️ Conserve biodiversity region
• The Pachamama concept in Andean cultures emphasizes the sacred relationship between humans and nature
• The Buen Vivir philosophy emphasizes material wealth over harmony with nature.

  False
• The Milpa system integrates agriculture, forestry, and wildlife management.


  True
• What type of subsidies encourages reforestation efforts?

  Tax credits for renewable energy
• Advocacy campaigns by NGOs can influence environmental policy and corporate behavior.


  True
• The Paris Agreement requires Spanish-speaking countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  True
• One key area of international cooperation is participation in global climate agreements, such as the Paris Agreement
• The Acuífero Guaraní initiative involves Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
• How do cultural traditions influence environmental attitudes in Spanish-speaking countries?

  Promote sustainability
• What does the Buen Vivir philosophy prioritize in Ecuador and Bolivia?

  Harmony with nature
• What is a limitation of international cooperation as an environmental response strategy?

  National sovereignty concerns
• What threatens traditional cultural practices that promote environmental stewardship?

  Modernization and development
• ¿Qué tipo de contaminación afecta las fuentes de agua en países de habla hispana?

  Contaminación del agua
• Asocia el desafío ambiental con su impacto:

  Contaminación del agua ↔️ Afecta la salud pública

  Deforestación ↔️ Contribuye al cambio climático

  Escasez de recursos ↔️ Genera inestabilidad económica
• ¿Qué tipo de cooperación internacional se menciona para abordar problemas ambientales transfronterizos?

  Gestión del agua