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Colombians forced to tighten their belts as El Niño ravages country

Posted on January 5, 2016October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombia issues red alert as drought caused by El Niño hits water levels across country, threatening reservoirs and potentially leaving Colombians facing restrictions on water and energy use.

Colombia: Climate Change and Civil War, two existential problems with mutual solutions

Posted on December 21, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombia has a lot riding on the future of global climate change action, and also on there being a successful outcome from peace talks with FARC; the two are absolutely linked, and possibly even dependent on each other.

Latin America ‘better prepared for El Niño’

Posted on November 23, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Experts believe that the current El Niño event – already among the strongest ever recorded – will reach its peak soon. But authorities across the region are confident they are as prepared as ever for the consequences.

Latin America begins to debate the management of its natural resources

Posted on March 12, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Governments and multilateral organisations are discussing how to make the most of Latin America’s rich natural resources, in a way that avoids the risk of socio-environmental conflicts and encourages social and economic development.

Colombia leading plan to create ‘ecological corridor’ and establish the world’s largest protected area

Posted on February 23, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombia proposes an ambitious plan that would establish the world’s largest ‘ecological corridor’, protecting vast swathes of Amazon rainforest stretching from the Andes to the Atlantic coast, with the help of Brazil and Venezuela.

Juan Manuel Santos: Peace in Colombia means peace for the world

Posted on November 4, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

(Translation) Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia, writes about Colombia’s peace process and its implications for the rest of the world, in an exclusive column published in Spain’s El País.

Colombia’s Wealth Tax reform praised by IMF

Posted on October 31, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombian versions of a Wealth Tax and a Financial Transaction Tax grab attention of global financial experts, as the government… Read more Colombia’s Wealth Tax reform praised by IMF

Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Posted on October 24, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ranking of global green economies suggests that Latin American countries are far greener than they are given credit for being,… Read more Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Colombian farmers to sue BP over oil damage claims

Posted on October 20, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Dozens of Colombian peasant farmers are bringing legal action against British oil giant BP, over claims that it caused significant… Read more Colombian farmers to sue BP over oil damage claims

Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN

Posted on September 25, 2014September 18, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Latin American presidents address international leaders at UN summit, calling for united and equal global action to combat climate change… Read more Latin America’s presidents speak out on climate change at UN

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