Deforestation in Colombia up 44% in 2016: report
Deforestation in Colombia went up 44% in 2016 compared to the year before, newspaper El Tiempo reported on Thursday. Based on statistics provided by the country’s institute for meteorological and…
Deforestation in Colombia went up 44% in 2016 compared to the year before, newspaper El Tiempo reported on Thursday. Based on statistics provided by the country’s institute for meteorological and…
Colombia is now home to the first-ever western mountain coati born in captivity after years-long efforts by biologists in a nature park just outside of the capital Bogota. The near-threatened…
Colombia’s Congress on Friday unanimously ratified the Paris climate agreement the United States withdrew from recently. Days after the shock move by US President Donald Trump, Colombia’s Environment Minister Luis…
On top of its already promised 20% reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases, Colombia announced Tuesday it seeks a 30% reduction before 2030, but through foreign aid. Environment Minister…
Local authorities announced the indefinite closure of Colombia’s iconic Caribbean Johnny Cay Island to tourists on Monday due to ongoing environmental concerns. Failure to comply with environmental regulations, coupled with the…
When you see a jaguar or an American crocodile you better keep a distance, but Colombia’s Tayrona Natural Park is doing all it can to prevent the species from disappearing entirely. Both animals…
Colombia’s inspector general has requested the temporary or permanent closure of the Caribbean Johnny Cay island amid concerns increased tourism is killing its ecosystem. The tiny island is currently on the…
Colombia is the world’s 24th country with the most plentiful water resources on the planet, yet experts believe that within 35 years it will face serious water shortages, reported El Espectador…
The Guatape water reservoir, one of Colombia’s most visited tourist attractions, is slowly killed by algae and will become poisonous unless local authorities stop procrastinating. The man-made reservoir, located at the bottom of…