THE REGION AND THE COMMUNITIES
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is an irreplaceable and unique ecosystem, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1979
Kogui, Arhuaco and Wiwa are the indigenous peoples that have inhabited this territory in harmony with nature for more than 2000 years.
Arhuacos, Wiwas and Koguis are the indigenous peoples inhabiting this irreplaceable ecosystem. The project works collaboratively with them in order to protect and conserve an area of 215.782ha of natural forest against deforestation.
The project aims to support the sustainable development of these communities in order to strengthen their culture and social organisation to exercise proper governance of their territories.
In a period of 30 years, the project seeks to reduce 5.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Having transparency and fairness as a priority, the project is based on the alliance between the indigenous peoples as project owners, the entity Conservation International Colombia ensuring fair agreements, and ALLCOT providing the technical support to achieve the project goals.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES
Project activities and goals
THE ALLIANCE
A partnership based on equity and transparency
This project is carried out with local communities in partnership with ALLCOT and Conservation International
Arhuacos, Wiwas and Koguis as project owners
They determine the territories to be protected and define the investments they will make with the resources acquired through the sale of carbon credits.
Conservation International Colombia and its knowledge of the region
The NGO brings its experience and knowledge in working in the Sierra Nevada territory and with the indigenous communities to ensure fair and transparent agreements
ALLCOT’s technical expertise
Provides technical support to communities for the design and development of the actions and procedures necessary to consolidate the investment in their territory.
A unique and irreplaceable territory
The protection of this region is crucial due to the richness and uniqueness of its biodiversity:
How we work?
Together with Conservation International (CI), we have been traveling through the territory for more than two years in the company of the indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Discover the challenges we faced, from navigating tough terrain to tackling technical issues, logistics, and cultural differences.
REDD+ SIERRA NEVADA DE SANTA MARTA
Latest news and activities
«For us, nature is important because it is life itself, without the territory there would be no Wiwa and there would be no humanity«
– Fabio Montero, Governor of the Wiwa cabildo at La Guajira and Magdalena
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