THE LOCAL ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY, IN THE CONFRONTATION WITH CLIMATE CHANGE

Abstract

The work entitled "The local ecological society, in the confrontation with Climate Change", the result of an investigation carried out by the Municipal University Center (CUM) in the municipality of Bejucal, Mayabeque; whose objective is to base the characteristics that must be present in a Local Ecological Society; since its foundation, constitutional structure and strategic actions to be executed, to face Climate Change in the locality. As methods used, there were bibliographic studies on theoretical and methodological references related to local ecological societies: conformation, functionality and empowerment to face Climate Change at the local level. The above allowed to determine the problem and object of investigation. They were used as research methods and procedures, ecological diagnosis, individual and collective interviews, consultations with specialists and experts and others. Various forms of improvement and training were developed for human capital, mainly for members of the local ecological society, local decision makers and representatives of local agencies, organizations and entities, using, among others, the conference, the exchange of knowledge, workshops and III editions of the Postgraduate course on "Facing Climate Change for Sustainable Development" among others. The main conclusive result obtained is to have formed the local ecological society, capable of promoting the confrontation with Climate Change in the locality from a conformed ecological strategy. This structure can be made functional in any locality; always chaired by the Municipal Administration, representative and specialists of CITMA at that level and by the Municipal University Center.