Colombia to receive $22.4 million for Amazon protection
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Germany, the United Kingdom, and Norway will provide Colombia with US$22.4 million to protect the Amazon rainforest and combat deforestation.
The Colombian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development secured the funds, marking a key achievement during the first 100 days of Abelardo de la Espriella’s administration. The money will fund the third phase of the REM Vision Amazonia program, an initiative that has operated for ten years.
REM Vision Amazonia partners with Indigenous communities, farming communities, local governments, and environmental authorities to preserve the Amazon and encourage sustainable economic practices. The new five-year phase, beginning in September 2027, will focus on reducing emissions from deforestation. Program leaders and international partners emphasize the importance of long-term commitment and consistent progress in achieving lasting environmental results. The program has already established relationships built on transparency and meeting established goals.
The initiative aims to balance forest conservation with economic opportunities for communities living in the Amazon, supporting a biodiversity-based economy that improves livelihoods while protecting the rainforest. Jose Yunis Mebarak, the program’s general coordinator, stated the funding recognizes the work of the REM Vision Amazonia team and the communities committed to sustainable alternatives.
