President Petro will declare Colombia a “national disaster” given extreme weather and measure that gives the government additional resources to help populations facing the climate crisis.
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Climate change: The enemy that could unite Colombia?
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has pledged to ban fracking, protect the Amazon biosphere and transition toward renewable energies. But can the divisive president deliver on a slate of green initiatives?
Stockholm+50: What’s worked with the UN’s environmental policy
The Stockholm Conference was a turning point in how countries thought about the natural world and the resources that all nations share.
Colombia and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.
Futurible: Raising environmental awareness with Colombia’s youth
The third symposium of Futurible takes place May 21 at Gimnasio Moderno in Bogotá with special guest, singer-songwriter Andrés Cabas.
Colombia inspires climate crusader Edward Davey’s Given Half a Chance
ward Davey has released his first book detailing Colombia’s role and ongoing commitment to the Paris Agreement.
Colombia’s environmental cruzaders embark on a second ‘voyage’
Six Colombian environmental experts are hosting a one-day conference with students to share research on climate climate and eco-sustainability issues.
Climate change turns up the heat in Colombia
The heat in Colombia’s Caribbean region is far more than just uncomfortable right now. It’s dangerous. And climate change could make it worse.