Colombia

When Colombian communities thrive, the Amazon rainforest does too.

Rich in ecological resources, Colombia is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. It’s home to nearly 2 million Indigenous peoples, and over 1/3 of the country is Amazon rainforest. 

Home to the likes of jaguars, sloths and poison dart frogs, this precious ecosystem has been preserved by the 64 different Indigenous groups who live alongside the rainforest.

But the Colombian Amazon faces threats.

Deforestation rates soared in 2024 due to conflict between the government and armed groups in the Colombian Amazon.

The insecurity in the region is especially difficult for the Indigenous peoples who live in harmony with the forest. This leaves the Amazon rainforest at risk.

Despite these challenges, the Indigenous communities have remained committed in their role as guardians of the rainforest, and we need to support them as much as we can.