Summary
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Aurora Mendiola welcomes viewers, emphasizing the importance of environmental care due to recent climate changes. She introduces upcoming segments, including an interview with biologist Juan Saúl Baáez Torreblanca about Argea and the Expo Biosureste, and a follow-up discussion with Román Hanis on ecological preservation in the Peruvian Amazon.
Biologist Juan Saúl Baáez Torreblanca explains Argea, an independent project focused on environmental activities. He details the Expo Biosureste, scheduled for November 28-30 in Villahermosa, Tabasco, an event designed to bring together associations from southeastern Mexico to promote environmental education and showcase efforts in wildlife and ecological conservation. The expo will include conferences, workshops, and exhibitions to engage the public.
Juan Saúl Baáez Torreblanca discusses how Argea focuses on conservation and sustainable use of wild species, aiming to dispel myths and misinformation about wildlife work. He mentions offering workshops on snake handling and highlights Argea's mobile herpetarium, which visits schools and businesses to educate on responsible interaction with wildlife. He also encourages collaborations for expanding environmental initiatives.
Aurora Mendiola sends solidarity to Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba following Hurricane Melissa, attributing its intensity to climate change. She highlights the need for individual environmental actions. Environmental news includes a Jamaican zoo's efforts to protect animals during the hurricane, World Lemur Day on the last Friday of October, and Japan's development of super solar panels made from perovskite, which could generate electricity equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors.
Fabián Carballo, president of the Mexican Network of Environmental Journalists, continues his interview with author Román Hanis. Hanis discusses his work with the Yahua tribe in the Amazon and the Q'ero nation in the Andes, detailing projects that blend traditional medicine and ecological preservation. He recounts efforts to regenerate degraded forests, establish private reserves, and run intercultural clinics.
Román Hanis highlights the deep cosmovision of the Yahua tribe, emphasizing their ancient healing traditions and extensive knowledge of medicinal plants. He explains that traditional Amazonian healers consider a patient's emotions and life characteristics when prescribing plant-based remedies, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. For example, cat's claw and lucuna bark are used for various ailments like cancer and diabetes.
Hanis elaborates on Amazonian healing, emphasizing the role of emotional healing, personal peace, and spiritual connection. He contrasts this with Western medicine's 'extraction' approach, which often ignores cultural context and the holistic nature of plants. He notes that traditional healing incorporates prayers, chants, and human qualities, which are essential for true wellness.
Román Hanis discusses the socio-environmental conflicts faced by indigenous communities, particularly with extractive industries. He stresses the importance of raising awareness among these communities about the long-term impacts of such activities and finding sustainable alternatives, such as organic agriculture and reforestation. He emphasizes that global collaboration is crucial to support indigenous efforts in preserving their lands and traditional ways of life.
Aurora Mendiola concludes the program by thanking Fabián Carballo and Román Hanis. She reminds viewers to continue caring for the environment and animals. She also encourages students of the Mexican Institute of Fauna, Flora, and Social Sustainability to check their Classroom for updates on upcoming diplomas, practices, and lectures.