Dear Editor,
I write to you with much enthusiasm regarding the recent launch of the four-month consultation on Guyana’s new Low Carbon Development Strategy by the PPP/C Government. Without a doubt, it is important for each country to place more emphasis on reducing its carbon footprint and becoming carbon neutral. Given the fact that we are facing climate challenges which threaten our livelihoods, I must commend the PPP/C Government for launching this new LCDS initiative, which will propel Guyana towards carbon neutrality and added prosperity.
After reading through the LCDS 2030 Plan, which was released to the public so that consultations can commence, I must say that the strategy is a well-thought-out one. It is very important for Guyanese to recognise that the aim of this initiative is to protect and maintain Guyana’s forests in an effort to reduce global carbon emissions, while at the same time attract payments from developed countries for the climate services which will be provided through the said forests.
Provided that Guyana continues down this path in regard to the LCDS 2030 strategy, it is guaranteed that the country would benefit significantly in a number of different ways. I wish to point out that not only would we be able to benefit from low carbon emissions, but also from investments.
Building on the latter, Guyana would be able to receive from countries funds that would in turn be used to build infrastructure, develop communities, promote businesses and more. Ultimately, this would lead to improvements in the standard of living, which would benefit every single Guyanese. This, when coupled with the booming oil and gas sector, would propel Guyana to higher heights, as far as I can see.
President Irfaan Ali, in his address when launching the LCDS 2030 consultations, said that the interest in Guyana during his recent visit to Dubai is unprecedented. With this in mind, I can only imagine the prospects that are going to meet our country in the very near future. As much as we focus on building our country in terms of infrastructure, it is equally important for us to focus on the environment; as, without it, we would not be able to reap the benefits of our hard work.
On this note, I want to commend the PPP/C Government for seeing the need to launch this consultation for the LCDS 2030 initiative. It not only shows that they are committed to serving in the best interest of the people and achieving One-Guyana, but also to improve and preserve our beloved country for the benefit of our future generations.
Kudos to the President and Vice President for their foresight in this regard.
Yours truly,
Alvin Hamilton
