GUYANA’s Low Carbon Development Strategy has been launched with much hope and anticipation in light of the potential that this initiative holds for Guyana.

I attended the launching since the issue of climate change and environmental damage has gained my interest over time, and was most elated to see the huge turnout that gathered to witness the launching. I felt they all shared my sentiments that it is something of tremendous benefit for Guyana if the desired results are obtained.

However, the PNC could not accept this fact, so in true PNC form they are now attempting to douse people’s enthusiasm and optimism with their pessimism by saying that they expect no genuine consultations on the strategy.

Whether or not the PNCR wants to accept the strategy for its potential should have no impact on its success. Guyanese have already heard about the strategy and its benefits to both Guyana and the world since the Jagdeo Initiative on Deforestation was launched last December.

Consultations on the LCDS have begun and Guyanese are not depending on the PNCR to represent them at these consultations, since they have been known to corrupt everything.

Instead the approach that President Jagdeo has chosen is the best one that would allow all Guyanese the opportunity to voice their concerns and recommendations about the strategy. The onus is on the population to educate themselves about every aspect of the strategy so as to be able to meaningfully participate and contribute at these consultations.

I think the LCDS is a great idea that warrants acceptance and support, since it has been appropriately designed to deal with the contemporary climate change issues, while ensuring that the country’s development is not stagnated.
L. DANIELS