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Rasmussen Star: New Orchid Species Discovered in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada

By The City Paper Staff - June 7, 2025

Researchers in Colombia have discovered a new orchid species, Epidendrum Rasmussenii, in the cloud forests of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The endangered orchid highlights the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation amid increasing deforestation.

COP16 ends with urgent commitments to global conservation efforts

By Richard Emblin - November 1, 2024

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.

The Mavecuri range in the Colombian Amazon

COP16: Empowering Indigenous communities with AI for biodiversity

By Richard Emblin - October 26, 2024

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 and advanced technology, setting the stage for innovative conservation efforts.

COP16: Colombia presents ambitious Biodiversity Action Plan

By The City Paper Staff - October 25, 2024

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 and ecosystems.

COP16 Biodiversity Summit opens in Cali with focus on “Peace with Nature”

By Richard Emblin - October 21, 2024

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 November 1, centers on the theme “Peace with Nature” and addresses critical issues such as biodiversity protection, climate action, and economic sustainability.

Colombia remains deadliest country for environmental defenders, reveals Global Witness

By The City Paper Staff - September 10, 2024

Colombia was named the deadliest country for environmental defenders with 79 killed in 2023 according to a report by the UK conservation watchdog Global Witness.

COP16 presents biodiversity agenda that connects “Colombia with the world”

By The City Paper Staff - July 24, 2024

Colombia’s COP16 summit will feature the largest Green Zone in history, with over 1,152 academic events and 280 cultural activities aimed at promoting global biodiversity protection. The summit will run in Cali from October 21 to November 1, with participation from 145 international delegations.