BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—April 22 marked Earth Day 2022, which bore a theme of “Invest in Our Planet.” In Argentina, various social and political groups, advocacy organizations, indigenous communities, and individuals mobilized to protest for better environmental protections and actions from the government.
Recent environmental issues and concerns in the country include extreme weather events, such as increased wildfires and flooding; large-scale mining activities by international companies that are causing pollution and water scarcity for indigenous communities; and long-delayed approval of the Wetlands Law, which would “regulate, protect and conserve” Argentina’s biodiverse wetlands.
All photos by Eva Velazquez
Eva is currently studying anthropology at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata. She is part of the Guide Service at the Museo de La Plata and a member of the Body Studies Group (GEC).
In her free time, she dedicates herself to taking photos and developing different performing arts such as dance, theater, and circus.
