In a major boost for global climate efforts, Norway has pledged $20 million to Colombia to protect its iconic rainforests—a move announced at the COP16 Biodiversity Summit in Cali this week. 🌍 The funds aim to tackle illegal deforestation, support Indigenous communities, and preserve one of Earth’s most biodiverse regions.
Norwegian Climate Minister Tore Sandvik praised Colombia’s progress, noting deforestation hit a 23-year low in 2023. 🎯 'Colombia’s rainforests are a global treasure,' he said. 'This partnership shows what focused action can achieve.'
The three-year plan builds on a collaboration dating back to 2015, which has already strengthened law enforcement and promoted sustainable farming. New funding will help small farmers adopt eco-friendly practices and empower Indigenous groups to safeguard ancestral lands. 🛡️🌱
With illegal logging and mining threatening the Amazon, Norway’s investment underscores the urgency of cross-border climate action. As Sandvik put it: 'When rainforests win, we all win.' 💪✨
