Río Atrato: A watery lifeline at the heart of Colombia’s Pacific
The Atrato River, flowing over 500 kilometers from the Farallones de Citará in Antioquia to the Gulf of Urabá, serves as a crucial waterway for…
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COP16 ends with urgent commitments to global conservation efforts
COP16 concludes in Colombia, uniting global leaders and communities with a message of "Peace with Nature" and setting bold commitments for biodiversity and environmental conservation.
Colombia Curiosity: Unearthing haunted legends and Otherworldly encounters
Colombia has its share of haunted homes, haciendas and hotels that attract curiosity-seekers and adventurers. From chilling legends, to UFO sightings, and ghostly encounters, Colombia…
Colombia and Costa Rica seal Biodiversity Pact as COP16 enters final week
At COP16 in Cali, Colombia and Costa Rica announced a landmark fund to protect the Chocó Biogeographic Region, a vital biodiversity corridor spanning Central and…
COP16: Empowering Indigenous communities with AI for biodiversity
As Indigenous leaders gather for the First International Summit on Ancestral Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence in Colombia, a groundbreaking dialogue is unfolding between ancestral wisdom…
COP16: Colombia presents ambitious Biodiversity Action Plan
Colombia unveiled its 2030 biodiversity action plan at COP16, aiming to protect 34% of its territory, boost its bioeconomy, and strengthen protections for environmental defenders…
COP16: Colombia calls for Genetic “Sovereignty” and Global Fund to share Data
Colombia has proposed at the COP16 Summit in Cali, the creation of an international fund to ensure that the commercial benefits obtained from genetic information…
COP16: Colombia launches “Water Police” to safeguard rivers and water sources
At the COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia unveiled its new Water Police division, a specialized force tasked with safeguarding the country’s rivers, lakes, wetlands,…
COP16 Biodiversity Summit opens in Cali with focus on “Peace with Nature”
Colombia has officially opened the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, welcoming delegates from nearly 200 countries. The summit, running from October 20 to…
Colombia recognizes Indigenous Peoples as Environmental Authorities ahead of COP16
President Gustavo Petro signed a decree granting indigenous communities environmental authority over their territories. The move comes as Colombia prepares for COP16, highlighting indigenous roles…
Banco de la República unveils virtual library of Brian Moser’s legacy in Colombia
British geologist-turned-photographer Brian Moser (1935-2023) captured the lives of Colombia’s Indigenous, Afro, and rural communities. A new virtual exhibition by the country's Central Bank -…
Petro and Mancuso’s hat exchange precedes a deadly weekend in Colombia
After President Petro and former AUC commander Salvatore Mancuso exchanged hats in a bizarre ceremony for the victims of forced displacement, Colombia witnessed a violent…
Amazon drought hits indigenous communities of Leticia and Puerto Nariño
Severe drought in the Amazon is causing critical water shortages, with river levels dropping by 80% across vast sections of the Amazon River. The Colombian…
Colombian neurologist Francisco Lopera, pioneer in Alzheimer’s research dies at 73
Renowned Colombian neurologist Dr. Francisco Lopera Restrepo, a pioneer in early-onset Alzheimer's research, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Medellín. His groundbreaking work on…
Fake Colombian Basketball team scandal rocks Russia tournament
A fake Colombian national basketball team, orchestrated by a student, played in a Russian tournament, suffering a 102-point loss. Russian Basketball Federation President Andrei Kirilenko…
Oropouche virus emerges as public health threat in Colombia
The Oropouche virus (OROV) has been detected in Colombia for the first time, prompting concern among health authorities. As of July 30, 2024, a total…