Colombia’s Choco rainforest is among the least known and most surprising, but this biodiversity paradise in under threat. Credit: Adriana Garcia, CC BY-SA 4.0Colombia is a country rich in biodiversity, largely due to the variety of ecosystems it hosts. One of the most remarkable and lesser-known is
Colombia is home to 20% of the world’s bird species and receives 127 migratory bird species, making it an ideal destination for birdwatching. Credit: Jei Pov / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0With an astonishing variety of avian species, Colombia offers a unique and thrilling experience for birdwatching. The country
Colombia’s beauty pageants celebrate culture with unique themes, from coffee to animals, uniting communities in vibrant festivities. Credit: Colombia One.Colombia’s culture is rich in diverse celebrations that bring together hundreds of people around various themes, including vibrant beauty pageants
Colombia’s fascinating dinosaurs and reptile fossils reveal a diverse prehistoric past across various geological eras. Credit: Motero Colombia, CC BY-SA 4.0/WikimediaColombia has been home to an impressive diversity of prehistoric reptiles, including immense dinosaurs. Their fossils reveal the rich
A giant sinkhole in Leye County, China, uncovers a hidden forest, shedding light on the ancient ecosystems. Credit: Brookqi / Public DomainA massive sinkhole in Leye County, located in Guangxi province, South China, is fascinating scientists with its hidden natural wonders. This giant hole, called a
The harpy eagle is an extraordinary bird found within Colombia’s rich biodiversity and is a symbol of the Colombian Air Force. Credit: Rodrigo Soldon Souza, CC BY-ND 2.0 / Flickr.Colombia is known worldwide for its biodiversity, hosting approximately 10% of the planet’s species in its multiple ecosy
According to the World Economic Forum, Medellin, Colombia, has reduced its average temperature by 2°C through the planting of trees. Credit: Genesis, Co1. Medellin, Colombia, has successfully reduced its average temperature by 2 degrees Celsius through the implementation of “green corridors”, or str
The Colombian Fino Hound is an authentic Colombian dog breed, originating from various dog breeds brought by the Spanish conquerors. Credit : Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEEDWhen thinking about Colombian fauna, one immediately thinks of the majestic jaguar, the intriguing anteater and tapir, or
A recent expedition in Peru’s Amazon rainforest led to the discovery of 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse capable of living on both land and water. Credit: Dallas Krentzel/ CC BY 2.0A recent expedition in Peru’s Amazon rainforest led to the discovery of 27 new species, including an amphi
A Brazilian prison is using geese instead of guard dogs, enhancing security with cost-effective and efficient animal patrols. Credit: John Romney, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.At the São Pedro de Alcântara penitentiary in Santa Catarina, Brazil, geese aid surveillance cameras and guards in monitoring the i
According to a new study by Greenly, TikTok’s annual carbon footprint may exceed that of countries such as Greece, Norway or Portugal. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.A new analysis of TikTok’s annual carbon footprint by Paris-based carbon accounting firm Greenly suggests it now surpasses that o
Colombia reduced its consumption of single-use plastics by 62% in 2024, following the law banning the free use of this material. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.The consumption of single-use plastics in Colombia has dropped by 62%, according to Acoplasticos, the country’s association of pl
Colombia’s famous Palomino Beach, located on the country’s Caribbean coast, is at risk from climate change and rising sea levels. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Palomino, a tourist beach on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is being swept away by rising sea levels. For years, the area has been
A Chinese-operated gold mine in DR Congo’s Ituri province is putting the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site, at risk. Credit: Image Journey – CC BY-ND 2.0 via Flickr.A Chinese-run gold mine in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, is encroaching on the Okapi Wildlife Reserv
Hailing from Colombia, Ricardo and Daniela have successfully launched a sustainable coffee cup business in Miami. Credit: Courtesy Coffee KreisRicardo Garcia and Daniela Insignares, two entrepreneurs from Colombia living in Miami, have started a company that manufactures sustainable coffee cups from
Two Colombian women are using coca leaf to produce natural inks, employing creativity and design to challenge stigmas and create opportunity. Credit: Liliana Merizalde/Courtesy Ginger Blonde.Colombian designers Mónica Suárez and Daniela Rubio run Ginger Blonde, a graphic design and visual communicat
Japan’s massive underwater discovery of cobalt and nickel worth $26 billion could reduce reliance on imports and boost the tech industry. Credit: Alchemist-hp / FALJapan has made a groundbreaking discovery of rare metals worth over $26 billion beneath the ocean near Minami-Tori-shima island. These m
Colombia’s Ecopetrol is set to build the largest green hydrogen plant in Latin America, capable of producing 800 tons of the fuel each year. Credit: Ecopetrol.Colombia’s Ecopetrol, the country’s state-owned oil company, is set to build the largest green hydrogen plant in Latin America. The new plant
Ecopetrol, Colombia’s State-owned oil and gas company, will invest more than US$2 billion for energy transition over the course of next year. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Ecopetrol, Colombia’s state-owned oil company, has announced that over the course of 2025 it will invest 8.8 trillion Colombian
Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, and is home to some of the most dangerous and lethal animals. Credit: A.P. / Colombia OneColombia is home to some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. Colombia is a megadiverse country and, excluding plants, is the third most bio
The cowboy frog, native to Colombia’s Llano region, has a distinct and unusual croak rarely heard in wildlife. Credit: Khristian Venegas Valencia / CC BY-NC 4.0In Colombia’s Llano region, in the eastern part of the country, lives one of Colombia’s most unique creatures: the cowboy frog. Scientifical
Colombia has launched a new tourism promotion campaign at the Exosphere in Las Vegas, US, under the slogan “Colombia: the country of beauty.” Credit: ProColombia.Colombia is implementing an ambitious tourism promotion campaign at the Exosphere in Las Vegas, United States. The “Colombia: Country of B
Climate change has been the root cause for many issues around the world, and by 2050, it is expected to make some countries to disappear. Credit: Chany Crystal – CC BY-ND 2.0 via Flickr.For decades, it has been commonly accepted that climate change is a real issue that may have devastating consequen
These five cult Colombian movies truly best represent the diversity and depth of Colombia’s cinematic landscape. Credit: Fair use of theatrical posters to identify the movies mentioned in the article.Colombian movies are recognized for their visual power and raw way of addressing the world and its r
