On the occasion of World Water Day, the PSOE of Lanzarote wanted to send a clear message about the urgent need to protect a resource as essential as it is scarce on the island. The formation has also confirmed its adherence to the global initiative Earth Hour, which will be held today, Saturday, March 22, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., under this year's slogan: "Turn off the light. Defend the planet.”
Carmen Gloria Rodríguez, island secretary of Sustainable Development of the PSOE, has pointed out that “sustainability in Lanzarote necessarily involves efficient, transparent and committed water management. We cannot look the other way when there are so many structural deficiencies and an evident lack of planning on the part of those who today have the responsibility of governing.”
The socialist secretary recalled that the PSOE has repeatedly demanded investments in modern infrastructures, the promotion of energy efficiency and a firm commitment to saving and reusing water. “Water management must be a strategic priority, and not a secondary issue. It is a scarce resource that we must protect with rigor and responsibility,” she stressed.
Regarding Earth Hour, the PSOE of Lanzarote calls on all citizens to join this symbolic action, turning off the lights for one hour as a gesture of commitment to the planet. “It is a reminder that every gesture counts and that, as a society, we have a duty to act against climate change and the loss of biodiversity,” added Carmen Gloria Rodríguez.
The island secretary also highlighted that “defending the environment is not an option, it is a necessity. Lanzarote needs courageous policies that respect its natural limits and that place sustainability at the center of all public decisions.” In this sense, she warned that “we cannot continue to ignore the pressure exerted by tourist saturation on our resources, especially water. If we do not act responsibly, we will be compromising the well-being of the population and the future of the island. It is urgent to move towards a model that puts quality of life and the conservation of the territory first.”
