Yateras is located near two United Nations Biospheres Reserves, so designated for their biodiversity. Bacanao, which lies southwest of Yateras contains 6,000 plant species, 800 species of insects, and numerous reptiles, birds, and mammals, many of which are endemic. Cuchillas de Toa Biosphere Reserve, east of Yateras, contains two protected nature reserves which host more endemic species of flora and fauna than any other region of Cuba.

The Committee is interested in learing more about environmental issues that include organic farming and use of solar energy. The region surrounding Yateras is also important for its agricultural products, the most important of which from an economic viewpoint is coffee. Currently all schools in the area use solar power as an energy resource and use of solar energy is expanding.

(Last updated September 10, 2004)

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