Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro told the United Nations’ General Assembly that humanity is being threatened by its “addiction to money.” In his first address before the UN’s General Assembly, Petro…
A coalition dedicated to protecting the water resources of Colombia formally launched operations in the country on Wednesday. The organization, the Water Coalition of Colombia, is a diverse group made…
Colombia is facing the prospect of seeing its six glaciers disappear by the year 2050 should they continue to melt at the current rate, according to a report from the country’s…
Colombia’s San Andres island will sow more than 10,000 new corals to restore coral reef that has been damaged by excessive tourism and the effects of climate change, reported local…
A commercial carbon tax, formalized under the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos in June, is showing early signs of success. The new policy, which imposes a $5 tax for…
Colombia’s average temperature is expected to climb two degrees centigrade before the end of the century due to global climate change, the country’s meteorological institute said Tuesday. Meteorological institute IDEAM…
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…
Colombia’s Minister of Environment told local media his country is “saddened” by US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States, which is the world’s second-largest CO2 emitter, from the Paris Climate…