Environmental
Colombia announces new national reforestation drive
Colombian authorities unveil a major nationwide reforestation initiative targeting degraded forests and river basins, emphasizing climate resilience and biodiversity protection.
Colombia has launched an accelerated reforestation campaign focusing on critically degraded forests and river basins across several departments. The initiative integrates Indigenous and local community knowledge, prioritizing native species to restore ecosystems and protect watersheds. Government officials say the plan aims to enhance carbon sequestration, reduce erosion, and support rural livelihoods through sustainable agroforestry. The program will be monitored with satellite data and on‑ground assessments to track survival and growth rates. Environmental agencies note that this effort complements Colombia’s broader climate commitments and biodiversity strategies.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Colombia nationwide, with priority on Andean and Amazon regions
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 08:52 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 08:52 UTC
- Source
- ThinkLandscape
- Connected threats
- Not provided