Introduction: The Imperative of Territorial Order In an era defined by rapid urbanization, climate volatility, and the increasing pressure on natural ecosystems, the concept of "territorial planning" has transitioned from a bureaucratic requirement to an…
By Edwin Caicedo, Environmental and Health Correspondent Published: July 15, 2026 In the heart of the bustling concrete landscape of Bogotá, a silent, critical infrastructure sustains the city’s climate balance, biodiversity, and water health: its…
By: Environmental Affairs Desk | July 15, 2026 In a landmark move aimed at reconciling environmental preservation with the complex socio-economic realities of the Andean highlands, the Colombian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has…
By Edwin Caicedo | Environmental and Health Correspondent In the wake of a recent, devastating earthquake in Venezuela and the looming arrival of the 2026-2027 El Niño climate phenomenon, Colombia stands at a precarious crossroads.…
By Aníbal Pérez García Special Analysis for Razón Pública For over three decades, Colombia has treated its most predictable existential threat—the El Niño climate phenomenon—as a series of disconnected inconveniences. We categorize the crisis into…
By Edwin Caicedo | Environmental and Health Correspondent On June 21, 2026, the global ocean reached a threshold that has sent shockwaves through the international scientific community. For the third consecutive year, surface temperatures shattered…
By Edwin Caicedo, Environmental and Health Correspondent In the arid heart of Colombia’s La Guajira department, a quiet revolution is unfolding atop the remnants of one of the world’s largest open-pit coal mines. Where heavy…
