It emphasizes the importance for our generation to restore the earth and soil, stop desertification, and work on resilience against drought. Around the world, many ecosystems are under threat, such as forests, dried-up areas, lakes, and natural areas that humanity depends on, and these have reached a point of no return. The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) recognizes the urgency to care for our environment for the well-being of our current and future generations.

It is crucial to recognize that the health of our planet is linked to our health and well-being. Pollution of ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, and climate change are real threats that affect us all.

What can we do to restore our environment:

• Reduce our consumption and the amount of waste;
• Buy locally grown and seasonal fruits and vegetables;
• Restore and conserve areas that are important for our biodiversity;
• Plant trees and care for green areas. Join groups that plant, like Ban Lanta y Planta, as a volunteer. Participate in planting mangroves to help protect our coasts and contribute to enriching marine life;
• Participate in neighborhood and beach clean-up actions. Actively take part in clean-up actions like Limpi Limpi;
• Educate others about the importance of sustainability and conservation.

Together we can make a positive impact on our earth for the well-being of future generations.

Countries must fulfill all commitments to restore ecosystems and degraded soils as stipulated in the "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework" (GBF) and use their new national climate action plans for 2030.

The National Biodiversity Strategic and Action Plan (NBSAP) "Nature Management Plan of Aruba" is the management document based on the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which is the result of the conference of the parties to the Convention on Biodiversity (COP 15) in 2022. In Aruba, work is being done on the priority goals and objectives. The list of priorities in the draft "Nature Management Plan of Aruba" is shared with stakeholders and then, together with the NBSAP, will be submitted to Parliament for approval.