The Formosa Legislature approved on Thursday two key initiatives related to the environment. On one hand, a **climate change mitigation and [adaptation law](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/la-advertencia-de-la-onu-las-ciudades-afrontan-el-cambio-climatico-sin-financiacion-para-adaptacion/) (1742)**.
On the other hand, **Law 1741** for the creation of a **protected natural area** in the provincial west. Both initiatives were promoted by Governor **Gildo Insfrán**.
They were discussed and approved, representing a significant advancement in the province’s environmental policy.
The climate change mitigation law in Formosa
The legislative body unanimously approved the bills, while opposition members voted against the law for the creation of a protected natural area, located in the **Matacos Department**.
The project to create a Protected Natural Area received support from the ruling Peronist bloc, while opposition blocs voted against it.
Regarding the mitigation law, it was approved unanimously, showing a broader consensus on the urgency of the issue.
It establishes guidelines for the design and implementation of public policies aimed at **mitigating and adapting to its effects**.
What the new protected area is like
The new Protected Natural Area, called “**Multiple Use Reserve**”, will cover approximately **96,650 hectares**.
As explained by the governor in his message to the Legislature, the main objective is “to ensure the preservation of the existing biodiversity of flora and fauna, in **harmonious coexistence with the productive activities** of the human settlements located in the area.”
The governor also indicated that the creation of this reserve aims to respond to **environmental, productive, and economic demands** of the Formosa west.
This would also position the region as a **strategic area** for the conservation of ecosystems, soils, and bodies of water in **times of climate crisis**.
The text includes, among other actions, the promotion of programs for the certification of **[carbon emissions reduction](https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/el-cambio-climatico-va-a-empeorar-la-contaminacion-por-ozono/)**, the promotion of renewable energies, energy efficiency, and recycling.
