Colombia Receives US$22.4 Million in International Support to Protect the Amazon
International cooperation will provide Colombia with nearly 20 million euros (US$22.4 million) to strengthen the fight against deforestation, protect Amazonian forests and bring the ABC Agenda (Water, Biodiversity and Communities) to this territory. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, which stated that securing these resources represents one of the main…
Colombia has received US$22.4 million in international support to bolster its efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, according to a statement from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development. The funding, part of the REM Vision Amazonia program, will be invested in the third phase of the initiative, which has been working for ten years to engage Indigenous and farming communities, territorial entities, and environmental authorities in preserving the Amazon and promoting sustainable production models.
The new five-year phase, starting in September 2027, aims to meet targets for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. German, British, and Norwegian support affirm Colombia's commitment to conservation and sustainable economic growth in Amazonian territories.
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