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Environment of Anduava

Environment of the Technocratic Collective of Anduava

Environment - Current Issues:
Anduava faces a number of environmental challenges. Air pollution from the reliance on heavy industry and power generation continues to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The country is also a large emitter of carbon dioxide due to the use of fossil fuels, though efforts are underway to transition to renewable energy sources, including offshore wind and tidal energy. Water pollution is a major issue, particularly from agricultural runoff containing pesticides and fertilizers. The overuse and contamination of aquifers, such as the Nova Harmonia Aquifer, pose threats to water sustainability, especially in densely populated urban areas. Deforestation, driven by the need for timber and agricultural expansion, has affected biodiversity, with significant habitat loss in the Cornilious Highlands and Masterdown Heights. Mining activities, especially for copper and lithium, have resulted in soil degradation and pollution. The country also faces risks of desertification in some regions, and conservation challenges with species protection due to habitat encroachment and pollution. Coastal erosion is another issue linked to increased tourism and climate change, while overfishing continues to impact marine biodiversity.

Environment - International Agreements:
Anduava is a party to a number of international environmental agreements, including:

Climate Change and the Paris Agreement

Desertification

Endangered Species

Marine Dumping under the London Convention

Ozone Layer Protection

Biodiversity

Marine Life Conservation

Ship Pollution

Wetlands

The country has signed but not yet ratified agreements relating to Air Pollution (specifically Volatile Organic Compounds), Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, and Hazardous Wastes.

Climate:
Anduava's climate is largely temperate, with distinct seasonal variations. Summers are warm and dry, while winters are cooler with more precipitation. The Cornilious Highlands experience significant rainfall and have a cooler climate year-round, while the Valoran Coast enjoys mild weather influenced by ocean currents. Average temperatures range from 8°C in winter to 30°C in summer, with annual rainfall averaging between 700-1,000 mm, concentrated mostly in the winter months.

Land Use:

Agricultural land: 35% (2024 est.)

Arable land: 20%

Permanent crops: 5%

Permanent pasture: 10%

Forest: 25% (2024 est.)

Other: 25%, including mining, conservation, and urban areas.

Urbanization:

Urban population: 85% of total population (2024 est.)

Rate of urbanization: 1.2% annual rate of change (2024 est.)

Revenue from Forest Resources:

0.07% of GDP (2024 est.)