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The DELFINES CUPICA REDD+ project stands out in Colombia as a model of environmental conservation and sustainable development. Located in the collective territories of the Los Delfines and Cupica Community Councils in the municipalities of Bahía Solano and Juradó, Chocó, this project is set in a region of high biodiversity, protecting 113,025 hectares of tropical rainforest while promoting the preservation of endemic and endangered species. Through sustainable management practices, it aims to curb deforestation and contribute to carbon sequestration, strengthening the role of local communities in climate change mitigation.
DELFINES CUPICA REDD+ is a benchmark in Colombia and Latin America, demonstrating how environmental conservation and climate action can be integrated with community development. Proof of this is its recognition as the number one project in the Forests and Flora category at the Green Awards on the continent. This initiative shows that conservation efforts and the generation of carbon credits can have a significant impact, not only on ecosystem preservation but also on the lives of the people who protect them.
hectares of very humid tropical forest
people from Afro-descendant communities
Municipalities of Bahía Solano and Juradó,
Chocó, Colombia
BioCarbon Standard
Pacific / Humid Tropical Forest and Very Humid Tropical Forest
100.757
– Consejo Comunitario Cupica
– Consejo Comunitario General Los Delfines
AENOR – ICONTEC
ICONTEC
With the resources received through emissions compensation, local communities lead conservation initiatives that go beyond protecting the forest. Their commitment and effort not only ensure the health of the ecosystem but also strengthen cultural identity and promote economic development.
The objective of this initiative is to provide the community councils with adequate spaces that promote their effective participation in the project. To date, two facilities have been acquired and improved, contributing to the strengthening of community infrastructure and fostering an environment of collaboration and local development.
To enhance the infrastructure of community councils, efforts have been made to acquire essential machinery for improving local roads and ports. So far, two pieces of equipment have been incorporated to facilitate project development and resource access, contributing to the community’s progress and connectivity.
Through participatory reforestation, this project aims to restore degraded areas within the community councils, actively engaging local residents in the process. So far, 45,200 trees have been planted, revitalizing the ecosystem while strengthening the community’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.
As a product of community work, in Cupica, Chocó, people have created a project to collect mangrove seeds for planting and recovery. Mangroves are essential ecosystems in the territory, which, in addition to providing food, have become a cultural heritage of this region.
With the aim of strengthening healthcare services within the community, efforts have been made to upgrade and improve the local health post, tailoring it to the specific needs of the population. So far, one health post has been renovated and equipped, providing better conditions for medical care and promoting the well-being of the community.
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