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By 2030, Colombia plans to reduce its CO2 emissions by 51%

Although Colombia is not among the largest CO2 emitters, the country faces the ambitious goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. This goal will only be achievable through joint efforts between the government, civil society, and...

Colombia: 85 animals released into their natural habitat

A total of 85 animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals, were returned to their natural habitat in a release event organized in Buenaventura, in southwestern Colombia. Native species returned to nature These are more than 80 native species that had been...

A business in Colombia sells wines to help street dogs.

An innovative project emerged in Colombia and became a success: they sell wines to help street dogs. It's called "Vagabundo Wines", and it was created by Fadia Badrán, an industrial designer and manager of Grupo Madero. She states that she...

Colombia: Baby leopard returns to its habitat after a year of care

A baby leopard returns to its natural habitat in a true rescue success. Thanks to the work of a specialized center in Colombia, the feline was under special care for a year. Now it returns to the jungle. It is...

The environmental controversies in Colombia: a review of 2024

In 2024, Colombia remains one of the most dangerous countries for social and environmental activists, as well as human rights defenders. Although the celebration of COP16 was a positive aspect, the year marked the end of the deforestation reduction...

New noise law approved by the Colombian Congress

The Colombian Senate, with a noisy environment reaching levels of up to 90 decibels, has approved the anti-noise law in its fourth and final debate. The project, led by Antioquia representative Daniel Carvalho, seeks to harmonize the 17 existing national...

Natural Reserve in Casanare: Protecting the ecosystem through tourism and carbon credits

Three livestock ranches in San Luis de Palenque, Casanare, joined forces in 2016 to create the El Encanto de Guanapalo Natural Reserve (Colombia) seeking the protection of the ecosystem. Hato Mata de Palma, Hato Altamira, and Hato Montana cover more...

Authorities seize items intended for animal trafficking in Bogotá.

Animal trafficking is a problem present in almost every country. An example of this is Colombia, more precisely its capital, Bogotá. There, authorities seized about 25 products made from animals such as boa constrictors, red squirrels, turtles, armadillos, caimans,...

Poison dart frogs return home: the successful breeding program

Poisonous Frogs in danger of extinction have begun to return to their natural habitat in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, thanks to a breeding program. The process takes place in laboratories. So far, 21 critically endangered specimens have been able to...

Authorities dismantle timber trafficking network operating in the Colombian Amazon.

Hand in hand with the Ministry of Environment, **Colombia** announced the dismantling of a **timber trafficking network** operating in the Amazon. The head of the ministry, **Susana Muhamad**, reported that, within the framework of the National Council to Combat Deforestation...

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Hunting with pack: 16 rescued dogs and 15 people detained in an operation in Córdoba

In a recent operation carried out by the Rural Patrol of Córdoba, a network dedicated to hunting with packs...