VOICED: Ecuador puts a price on an environmental treasure

Yasuni National Park in Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, but its future is threatened by the potential exploitation of oil reserves beneath it. The local population strongly opposes oil drilling due to its negative environmental impact. Ecuador proposes to leave the oil untapped to protect the forest and reduce CO2 emissions, asking the world to share the cost. This situation highlights the global responsibility to conserve such natural treasures and the challenges posed by dwindling oil reserves.

In what ways could leaving the crude oil untouched benefit the environment?

Why is it considered a global responsibility to protect the biodiversity of Yasuni National Park?