In an effort to highlight REDD+ projects in Latin America, more than 8 indigenous and Afro-descendant community leaders from Colombia and Brazil, in collaboration with BIOFIX, are joining an unprecedented virtual event.
Bogotá, April 17, 2024. As part of BIOFIX's sixth anniversary, on April 18, starting at 9:00 am, local communities will take center stage in a virtual event where they will share their experiences, challenges, and achievements in implementing REDD+ projects. En el marco del sexto aniversario de BIOFIX, el próximo 18 de abril, a partir de las 9:00am, las comunidades locales serán las protagonistas de un evento virtual, en el que podrán compartir sus experiencias, desafíos y logros en la implementación de proyectos REDD+.
The event, which will be broadcasted through BIOFIX's social media channels, will also feature Ana Milena Plata, CEO of BIOFIX; Carolina Jarro, BIOFIX's general director in Colombia; and Cristiane Leme, BIOFIX's operations director in Brazil.
In this space, community leaders will share firsthand the positive impacts that REDD+ projects have had on their communities, both socially and environmentally. A variety of key topics will be highlighted, including health, gender equity, safeguards, infrastructure, education, and conservation.
These leaders will present the various projects they are carrying out in the Amazon, Orinoco, and Colombian Pacific regions, as well as in Brazil, providing a comprehensive view of their efforts to preserve natural ecosystems and promote the well-being of their communities.
This event not only marks an opportunity to learn about ongoing environmental projects in both countries but also represents a celebration of BIOFIX's commitment to conservation and sustainable development in the region.
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Get to know some of the projects that will be featured in this setting:
• Implementation of a rainwater harvesting and supply system in the communities of La Vuelta, Curruca, Perico, Chiriquí, Chiumburru, and Guaitado in the Municipality of Lloró, Chocó, Colombia, with the ARLEQUÍN REDD+ Conservation project. ARLEQUÍN REDD+.
• Supply and installation of individual photovoltaic solar systems in non-interconnected areas for the benefit of family units and common facilities of the Morichal Viejo Indigenous Reserve, Santa Rosa, Cerro Cocuy, Santa Cruz, Caño Danta, and others in the municipality of El Retorno, Guaviare department, Colombia, with the YAAWI IIPANA REDD+ conservation project. YAAWI IIPANA REDD+.
• Community health surveillance project for members of the Major Community Council of Novita "COCOMAN" in the Municipality of Nóvita, Chocó Department, Colombia, with the COCOMÁN FRONTERA REDD+ project. COCOMÁN FRONTERA REDD+.
• Mangrove restoration initiative by the Community Council of Cupica, Chocó, Colombia, with the DELFINES CUPICA REDD+ project. DELFINES CUPICA REDD+.
• Women's empowerment initiative in the Alto Guapi Community Council, with the CHONTA COROZO REDD+ project, located in Guapi, Cauca, Colombia. CHONTA COROZO REDD+, ubicado en Guapi, Cauca, Colombia.