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Colombia’s Carbon Stewards: The Misak in the Páramos

Published on: September 25, 2023 Related Projects: Amazon Alive Activity, USAID Tierra Dorada/Golden Land Activity, Oro Legal, Peru Environmental Management and Forest Governance Support Activity, Páramos and Forests Activity, Natural Wealth Program Related Technical Areas: Environment and Natural Resources Related Countries: Colombia
This video is part of our docuseries on Communities and Carbon in Colombia and highlights the experience of the Indigenous Misak community in Colombia's high Andes ecosystems (páramos).
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Centering Youth in Green Workforce Development: Agriculture

Published on: March 6, 2023 Related Technical Areas: Agriculture and Food Security, Environment and Natural Resources, Education
Youth employment and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector can provide direct career opportunities, promote positive economic outcomes along the agricultural value chain, and drive the adoption of climate-smart technologies.
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Nature-based Solutions for Scaled Impact

Published on: December 28, 2021 Related Projects: Páramos and Forests Activity Related Technical Areas: Environment and Natural Resources Related Countries: Colombia
Luis Fernando Jara, Chemonics’ Chief of Party for the USAID Páramos and Forests Activity, explains how the project is supporting the Colombian government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions 51% by 2030.
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The Story Behind Honey Production in Northern Colombia

Published on: July 5, 2019 Related Projects: Oro Legal Related Technical Areas: Environment and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Food Security, Economic Growth and Trade, Education Related Countries: Colombia
In Northern Antioquia, Colombia, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Colombia) is implementing an ambitious honey production program to improve the livelihoods of more than 300 families in five mining municipalities.
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