If Elvis gave us Crocodile Rock, then Colombia the caiman’s cumbia. This species which has inspired music and popular legend is heading towards the brink of extinction.
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Colombia: Butterflies on the front line of the coca wars
The Eloria Noyesi coca-eating butterfly could become this country’s substitute weapon in the “War on the Drugs” believes biologist Alberto Gómez Mejía.
Synthetic Marijuana: A dangerous trend for world public health
Synthetic cannabinoids have been detected in more than 90 countries and a dangerous trend for public health.
Colombia: Sustainable beauty in Montes de María
In a land of beauty pageants, one community in Montes de María celebrates youth-led environmental initiatives with fashion and hand-woven designs.
Zayed looks to Colombia
?One of the world’s most prestigious prizes encourages Colombians to make a difference on climate change and clean energy.
Lost hummingbird found
A spectacular hummingbird species feared extinct for 69 years has been rediscovered in Colombia.
A hostile climate
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announces the release of the DoD’s most comprehensive Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap to date.
Santurbán: Planting discord
Politicians and environmentalists have ground to a halt any prospect of reaching a solution with Santurbán.
‘Golden curse’ on the silver screen
A powerful new film ‘Marmato’ sheds light on a mining town beset by problems of social exclusion and indifference.
Brigitte Baptiste: The emissary of von Humboldt
At the Humboldt Institute, Brigitte Baptiste is committed to preserving Colombia’s biodiversity and a member of the LGBTQ community securing the preservation of biodiversity.
A Colosa-l disaster?
La Colosa is considered the second largest gold reserve in Colombia. The environmental impact for Tolima remains dubious.
The plight of two dolphins
Environmental groups are helping two dolphins get back to the wild after they were trapped near Santa Marta.
Palm Oil: Colombia’s new drug?
Colombia has quickly gained ground as a world supplier of African Palm oil. A plant with far-reaching implications for the planet.
Colombia and the environment
Colombia has an historic opportunity to help set the record straight with climate change. Message from the Sierra.
Living in a ‘green’ house
An expat couple in Cauca have incorporated green initiatives to transform an already very green property.
Our kind ‘Shepherds’
Founders of ‘Sea Shepherd’ Colombia veterinarians Dove and Saville have shared an invaluable lesson in the conservation of this nation’s endangered species.