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Case of study "Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative(EITI)"

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Case of study "Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative(EITI)"

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Triangular cooperation between Germany, Peru and Colombia.

This initiative seeks to promote and deepen transparency in the flow of money related to the extractive sector and is based on an implementation structure that requires a multi-stakeholder configuration. In this framework, several elements, goals and targets of the international development agenda (Agenda 2030) were identified, being the project a contribution to the achievement of goals 16 which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies and 17 which aims to strengthen the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development of the SDGs.

https://fondo-cooperacion-triangular.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Evaluacion_Proy.-COL-PER-ALE_EITI.pdf

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Our team is Jessica Lara she is a Policy Advisor and  Karen Cifuentes she is Agency Strategist

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Our team is Jessica Lara she is a Policy Advisor and  Karen Cifuentes she is Agency Strategist

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USA • Colombia

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Programa Territorios de Oportunidad – ARD Colombia – Fundación Con Vida

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Fundación Con Vida acompañó y apoyó a las organizaciones de base beneficiarias del Programa Territorios de Oportunidad, para que pudieran responder oportunamente y correctamente los requerimientos establecidos por la Regulación 216 de USAID y por la Regulación Ambiental de Colombia. El acompañamiento incluyó capacitaciones ambientales, visitas para realizar monitoreo ambiental, asesoría al programa y a los socios ejecutores, y la recopilación de experiencias en terreno relacionadas con la aplicación de las regulaciones ambientales establecida

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Rol: Policer Advisor

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my name is Robinson Steven Diaz Albarracín and we are the agency strategist

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Rol: Policer Advisor

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United Kingdom - DFID (Department for international Development)

Areas of interest

-          Promoting Sustainable Development

-          Eradicating Poverty

-          Empowering communities

-          Responding to humanitarian crises

Participation in multinational projects and initiatives

-          Gavi Alliance

-          Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

-          Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative

Associations and political ties:

-          Partnerships with developing countries

-          World Bank

-          The International Monetary Fund and the United Nations Development Program

-          ONG

Describe how the agency contributes to global development goals, with emphasis on initiatives such as poverty reduction, climate action or health programs.

-          Health programs

-          Poverty reduction

Identify strategic measures to create and maintain cross-border partnerships.

-          POLICER ADVISOR:

1.      Identify Common Interests and Objectives

2.      Strengthening Preventive Diplomacy and Open Communication

3.      Encourage the Sharing of Capabilities and Resources

4.      Create Collaborative Governance Structure

AGENCY STRATEGIST

Continue to maintain policies aligned with the SDGs and keep in line with the agreements we have, such as the FTA with Colombia.

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Outline how the agency contributes to global development goals, emphasizing initiatives like poverty reduction, climate action, or health programs.

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Poverty reduction:

1. Food and nutritional aid

2. Support to agriculture and livelihoods

3. Access to safe water and sanitation:

Climate action:

1. Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management: ECHO supports preparedness for climate-related natural disasters.

2. Renewable energy: The agency funds projects that promote the use of renewable energy in crisis-affected communities, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.

3. Biodiversity conservation: ECHO supports biodiversity conservation projects in developing countries, contributing to climate change adaptation and ecosystem protection.

Health programs:

1. Health emergency response: ECHO provides emergency medical assistance in crisis situations, such as epidemics and armed conflicts, ensuring access to essential medical care.

2. Health systems strengthening: The agency supports the construction and rehabilitation of health centers, the training of health personnel and the provision of essential drugs, improving the response capacity of local health systems.

3. Disease prevention: Funds vaccination and infectious disease prevention programs, helping to improve public health and reduce child mortality.

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ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) is the agency of the European Commission responsible for coordinating humanitarian aid and civil protection operations. Its purpose is to provide assistance to the most vulnerable populations, including those who have suffered from natural disasters and armed conflicts.

Development Priorities and Cooperation Objectives

Identify the Agency's Areas of Interest

1. Humanitarian Aid: Provides immediate assistance to populations in emergency situations, including medical services, food, and shelter or protection for displaced persons.

2. Sustainable Development: Promotes practices that minimize environmental impact in aid and development projects while strengthening the capacities of populations to face crises.

3. Infrastructure Support: Works on rebuilding infrastructure after natural disasters, including hospitals and schools, and invests in projects while collaborating with local governments to reduce vulnerability to future disasters.

4. Innovation and Technology: Encourages the use of technology to enhance humanitarian development.

5. International Cooperation: Collaborates with governments and NGOs to improve the impact of humanitarian aid, involving sectors such as health, education, and nutrition in project execution.

Current Objectives of International Cooperation

Response to Humanitarian Crises

Focus on Climate Change

Collaborations with the UN

Regional Alliances

Training Projects

Associations and Political Links

Political and Economic Factors

Political Stability: The agency is influenced by political factors and the stability of partner countries, which affect funding and resources.

Alliances with NGOs: Works with non-governmental organizations to implement projects on the ground.

Relations with International Organizations: Collaborates with associations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to improve humanitarian assistance.

Local Governments: Ensures alignment with national policies and addresses the needs of populations.

Examine the Agency's Main Alliances and Collaborations

United Nations

NGOs

Other Countries and Regions

Consider How Political and Economic Factors Affect the Agency's Cooperation and Aid Distribution

Political Instability: This can hinder the delivery of aid and require adaptations in strategies.

Budget Cuts: Dependent on the economic decisions of the European Union, affecting available funds for ECHO.

Changes in Foreign Policy: EU policy directly impacts the agency's operations.

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Identify strategic measures for building and maintaining cross-border partnerships.
Current Challenges and Opportunities

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Strategic Actions

1. Dialogue and trust building:

Dialogue platforms

Pilot projects: Implement pilot projects to test new ideas and approaches.

Joint funding: Seek joint funding sources to support cross-border projects.

Challenges:

Funding

Climate change

Armed conflict

Opportunities:

Technological innovation

South-South cooperation

Focus on prevention

Strategic partnerships

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Investigate political, financial, or regulatory obstacles that affect the agency’s ability to promote international development.

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Political Obstacles

Political instability

Changing political priorities

Financial Obstacles

Resource constraints

Inefficiencies in fund management

Regulatory Barriers

Lack of transparency and accountability

Bureaucratic constraints

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Highlight new opportunities for partnership, including emerging areas for growth or innovative approaches in their field

New Opportunities

Digitalization and Technology:

Remote Sensing and AI: Leveraging technology to monitor crises, assess needs, and optimize resource allocation.

Blockchain: Improving transparency and accountability in supply chains and financial transactions.

limate Change Adaptation and Mitigation:

Climate-Smart Humanitarian Aid: Integrating climate change considerations into humanitarian response and recovery efforts.

Green Humanitarian Action: Promoting environmentally sustainable practices in humanitarian operations.

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UNODC and House of Representatives to sign cooperation agreement against

The House of Representatives of the Republic of Colombia and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed a cooperation agreement at the premises of the Ministry of the Interior and Justice to strengthen actions in the prevention and fight against terrorism and the commission of related serious crimes.

This cooperation agreement was signed within the framework of the "Workshop for the Promotion of the Ratification of the Universal Instruments to Combat Terrorism and Legislative Assistance before the Congress of the Republic of Colombia", which is being held together with the Ministries of the Interior and Justice and Foreign Affairs, the House of Representatives of the Republic and UNODC.

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The German agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) plays a fundamental role in development and cooperation where they address structural causes of poverty such as

Training in job skills

Promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises

Social inclusion programs

They also have initiatives to mitigate climate change, such as renewable energy projects, water resource management and, above all, environmental education through awareness-raising at the community level.

The agency also focuses on public health through

Strengthening of health systems (training of health personnel and improvement of health infrastructures)

Disease prevention (Vaccination campaigns and health education, especially in rural areas).

Reproductive health (Programs that promote maternal and child health)

Fuente: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/29848.html

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Rol: Agency Strategist

My fantastic group is made up of Valentina and I <3

1. Agency objectives:

This agency has several objectives that must be met according to the sustainable development goals for and to shape a future worth living around the world.

Among its main objectives are

Sustainable development

Justice and participation in politics

Create economic support strategies

Access to education internationally

Promote decent employment

2. The agency has within its programs the following initiatives that have significantly helped the fulfillment of sustainable development

Poverty: To combat poverty, it creates programs that help strengthen social protection systems and creates offers of decent jobs in different entities that are connected to the program. This applies to its partner countries.

Climate

It has reforestation and biodiversity conservation programs through the use of green technologies.

Health: strengthens health systems through the provision of digital tools, technical support.

3. Strategies

A socioeconomic analysis must be carried out for each region to understand the needs and opportunities

Develop strategies through these analyzes

Make connections and establish agreement

Seek financial support and establish economic roles

Track complianc

4. Challenges The agency must find a way to confront climate change Fight inequality

Opportunities The use of green energies Better education Less use of fossil fuels

Obstacles

Politicians: Political instability and Violence Situations

Financial: Generate dependence on donors and do not continue with programs

Standards: Laws can complicate the implementation of strategies

5. new partnership opportunities, including emerging areas of growth or innovative approaches in your field.

In the Future 2022 forum

The following opportunities that we can see with the different project from GIZ agency

Association Area: The era of digitalization and green markets and their relationship to the growth of private sector companies and the application of a sustainable development plan

Emerging areas: Renewable energies and the circular economy to reduce waste and fulfill the life cycle of each one by giving it a new use

Some innovative approaches are:

Share technical knowledge so that the population can participate in these projects.

https://www.giz.de/en/html/our_services.html

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plays a key role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Poverty reduction:

The USAID implements programs to improve incomes and economic opportunities in vulnerable communities. It supports education and job training, promotes gender equality, and fosters the development of small businesses and local supply chains.

• Climate Action:

USAID implements environmental sustainability projects, such as conservation of critical ecosystems, transition to renewable energy, and climate adaptation. It also works with local governments to develop climate resilience policies.

Strategic actions to build and sustain cross-border partnerships.

To establish effective and lasting partnerships, USAID employs several strategic measures:

• Focus on common objectives.

• Transfer of knowledge and resources.

• Creation of multi-sectoral networks.

Political, financial or regulatory obstacles faced by USAID:

• Budget constraints.

• Political conflicts.

• Strict regulatory framework.

• Local resistance.

New partnership opportunities and emerging areas:

• Technology and digitization.

• Focus on climate resilience.

• Social enterprises and private sector.

• Global health and pandemic preparedness.

•https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/development-co-operation-report-2023_f6edc3c2-en.html

• www.usaid.gov

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My role is Political advisor

Development priorities and cooperation objectives.

·       USAID areas of interest: Sustainable development: Projects that promote responsible resource use and resilience to climate change.

·       Humanitarian aid: Response to crises, natural disasters and conflict situations.

·       Infrastructure support: Improving basic infrastructure such as water, sanitation, education and health.

Current objectives of international cooperation:

1.     Foster democratic governance.

2.     Promote gender equality.

3.     Increasing access to quality education and health.

4.     Support economic stability and poverty reduction.

Partnerships and policy linkages

·       Partnerships and collaborations: Collaboration with international organizations ( ONU, World Bank).

·       Partnerships with governments of different countries to implement projects.

·       Partnerships with NGOs and community-based organizations.

Political and economic factors:

·       Assess how U.S. foreign policy affects aid distribution.

·       Analyze the impact of bilateral relations on project implementation.

Bibliographies:

https://www.usaid.gov/

https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/wdr2023

https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/development-co-operation-report-2023_f6edc3c2-en.html

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The main difference between the two projects mentioned above is the focus on the SDG 16 goals “Peace, justice and strong institutions”, since Germany has in this EITI project the purpose of reaching different mining areas and make technical and technological exchanges in order to promote an equitable and inclusive mining business. On the other hand, the EU in its project also focuses on promoting SDG 16 with a focus on the area of health by bringing medical services as a consequence of the failure of the peace agreement that Colombia signed with the FARC, which has not been fully complied with, because it has deprived the rural community from receiving health care.

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"Territorios de Oportunidad" is an initiative implemented in rural areas of Colombia, especially in regions affected by the armed conflict, such as Catatumbo, the Pacific and Bajo Cauca. The objective of the project is to improve the living conditions of these communities, increase their economic opportunities and reduce violence in these areas, promoting sustainable development.

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 European Union and Colombia cooperation   

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 European Union and Colombia cooperation   

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https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/stories/colombia-eu-supports-basic-health-care-conflict-affected-areas_en?prefLang=es

This project aims to provide health and humanitarian support to vulnerable and conflict-affected areas. The EU is working with a range of humanitarian partners, including Médecins du Monde (MdM), to ensure that even the most isolated communities receive basic health care.

Water tanks, mobile medical clinics and mosquito nets are some of the actions that the EU has funded through Médecins du Monde.

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European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

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Colombia: EU supports basic health care for conflict-affected areas

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Colombia continues to be hostage to a nearly 6-decade internal conflict. In 2016, the government signed a peace agreement with the largest guerrilla group, the FARC.

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Purpose:

• EITI: Focuses on transparency in natural resource management and promoting responsible practices in the extractive industry.

• CDLO: Focuses on strengthening communities in post-conflict zones and integral rural development in Colombia.

Cooperation Approach:

• EITI: Is a trilateral collaboration (Colombia, Peru, Germany) that addresses cross-border challenges in extractive transparency.

• CDLO: A unilateral project in Colombia, designed to improve governance and strengthen the social fabric in vulnerable areas.

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El Fondo de Prosperidad (FP) del Reino Unido para Colombia.

5 años (2017 a 2022)

Apoyar el desarrollo económico, desbloqueando oportunidades económicas y fomentando el crecimiento en zonas del posconflicto y zonas afectadas por el conflicto armado.

1. Fortalecimiento institucional

2. infraestructura

3. agricultura

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USAID  VS FONDO DE PROSPERIDAD DEL REINO UNIDO 

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USAID  VS FONDO DE PROSPERIDAD DEL REINO UNIDO 

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UNODC and House of Representatives to sign counter-terrorism cooperation agreement (MULTILATERAL) 2021-2024

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UNODC and House of Representatives to sign counter-terrorism cooperation agreement (MULTILATERAL) 2021-2024

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The House of Representatives of the Republic of Colombia and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed a cooperation agreement at the premises of the Ministry of the Interior and Justice to strengthen actions in the prevention and fight against terrorism and the commission of related serious crimes.

This cooperation agreement was signed within the framework of the "Workshop for the Promotion of the Ratification of the Universal Instruments to Combat Terrorism and Legislative Assistance before the Congress of the Republic of Colombia", which is being held together with the Ministries of the Interior and Justice and Foreign Affairs, the House of Representatives of the Republic and UNODC.

Fight against drug trafficking:

UNODC supports Colombia in reducing illicit crops (especially coca) through eradication and alternative development programmes that promote sustainable economic alternatives for farmers.

It implements the Integrated Illicit Crop Monitoring System (SIMCI), which monitors the area of ​​coca, poppy and marijuana crops in the country. This system is essential for analysing and evaluating eradication policies and the impact of illicit crops.

UNODC's cooperation in Colombia has a direct impact on several SDGs, particularly those related to peace, justice, poverty reduction and the promotion of decent jobs in rural communities. Through these actions, UNODC contributes to building a more equitable, safe and sustainable country, in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda.

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By working to strengthen judicial institutions and reintegrate ex-combatants, UNODC contributes to reducing inequalities in the communities most affected by armed conflict and drug trafficking. This includes implementing policies that promote justice and social inclusion in the most vulnerable areas.

• ODS 16

This is one of the most relevant SDGs for UNODC cooperation in Colombia. The organization works to strengthen the judicial and security system to combat organized crime, corruption and drug trafficking, promoting peace and justice in the country. UNODC also supports the reintegration of ex-combatants, the protection of human rights and the construction of peaceful and stable communities.

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UNODC's cooperation in Colombia is a clear example of international partnerships between the government, UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector to address complex problems. These partnerships are essential to finance, implement and coordinate effective programs that promote sustainable development and peace.

LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS

Although the legalization of cannabis has been a topic of debate in many countries, UNODC has maintained a more conservative stance on the issue, promoting the fight against the legalization of controlled substances such as cannabis in several countries, including Colombia.

Cooperation between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Colombia is currently framed within the Country Program Framework for the period 2021-2024.

SOURCES:

UNODC y la Cámara de Representantes firmarán convenio de cooperación contra el terrorismo

Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2024 de UNODC: los daños del problema mundial de las drogas siguen aumentando en medio de la expansión del consumo y los mercados de drogas

https://colombia.un.org/es/sdgs

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Case of study: Peace building from Colombia

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Case of study: Peace building from Colombia

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CASE BACKGROUND 2016-2020

It is a COL-COL cooperation program that arises from the implementation of the peace treaty in Colombia, led by APC Colombia, in partnership with the OIM and the PROCASUR corporation, whose main objective is to contribute to the creation of more just, inclusive and peaceful societies by strengthening the capacities of partner countries to manage and resolve conflicts.

OBJETIVES AND GOALS

* Institutional strengthening: One of its main objectives is to strengthen the capacity of its national institutions to efficiently manage the coordination of partner countries in the allocation of duties and commitments in peace-building.

* Encouraging inclusive approaches: Giving participation and importance to public opinion on the different issues related to the decisions taken by the government.

* Empowerment of local communities: take into account war-affected communities as main actors in peace processes.

* Regional integration: sharing the experiences of those affected by violence on conflict prevention and resolution, in order to raise awareness of the situation.

Actions undertaken and strategies used:

* capacity building: strengthen national facilities in areas such as transitional justice, human rights and security sector reform.

* Exchange of experiences: organize talks at the different points of concentration that lend themselves to socialize these types of issues among countries that live or have lived through the same situation of violence, in order to motivate the strengthening of Peace.

* Advice and continuous accompaniment: comprehensive technical support for the contextualization and application of peace-building capacities.

* Virtual learning platform: access to different case study materials such as multimedia material and training programs.

* Inclusion of migrants in the program as an example of strengthening relations and support between countries.

Example

UNHCR is an entity that exists to assist the migrant population, mostly Venezuelans who cross the Colombian-Venezuelan border.

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Results and impact:

According to the UN, the former territorial spaces for training and reincorporation have been affected since the presence of paramilitary forces still continues, thus affecting the process of relocation of victims due to security issues in the areas.

Persecution against social leaders and human rights defenders is still seen in the country, including women, indigenous communities and families living in extreme poverty.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 1 - End poverty

SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions

Partner countries:

Cameroon, Nigeria, Democratic Rep. of the Congo, Philippines, Philippines

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REDD

(Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation)

Context: Refers to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, conservation and enhancement of carbon stocks and sustainable forest management.

Location: Colombia, focusing mainly on the Pacific and Amazon regions and areas of high biodiversity.

Main Actors: The Redd+ project is composed of several countries because it is a UN project where the main donors are: Denmark, Spain, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland and the European Union. However, for the Colombia project itself, the main actors are: Government of Colombia, Government of Norway, United Kingdom and Germany.

Main objectives:

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 2.

Promote a forest economy based on forest goods and services for integrated rural development while caring for biodiversity.

3. To reduce degradation and deforestation through cross-sectoral management of environmental and territorial management policies and regulations.

4. Implement control and follow-up actions to environmental authorities for an efficient administration of the country's forest resource, and follow up on the application of social and environmental safeguards.

Goals:

Increase carbon stocks, promote sustainable forest management and achieve forest conservation 2.

2. By 2030 increase the quality of life of the local population in forest areas.

3. By 2030 the territorial governance of ethnic groups, peasant and rural communities that live and depend on forests has been strengthened.

4. In 2030, 32.4 MT of CO2 eq emissions have been reduced by avoided deforestation.

Actions:

Include trainings and technical support to local communities on sustainable practices 2.

2. Ensure that the different needs, roles, skills and expectations of people are integrated into all climate change oriented actions in the country.

Strategy:

Constitution of a roadmap that seeks to address deforestation of Colombian forest ecosystems 2.

Results:

Reduced deforestation: decreased by 29.1% compared to 2022 2. Deforestation was reduced by 38%.

2. Biodiversity conservation

3. Greenhouse gas mitigation

https://www.bancomundial.org/es/news/press-release/2024/04/11/el-banco-mundial-y-colombia-reafirman-su-compromiso-con-la-accion-climatica

https://www.minambiente.gov.co/cambio-climatico-y-gestion-del-riesgo/programas-proyectos-redd/