Lomalinda Lagoon in Meta, Colombia, resembles the country’s map and offers unique activities for ecotourism in the region. Credit: X.com/@GobMetaColombia is home to a unique lagoon that resembles the shape of the country’s map. Located in the municipality of Puerto Lleras in the Meta department, the
Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action list by Sachamama NGO. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0Thirteen Colombians have been recognized among the 100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action, a list that honors leaders driving environmental
Scientists have confirmed that the mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world using its special dactyl club. Credits: Cédric Péneau, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Scientists have confirmed that the mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world using its special dactyl club.The mantis
Iceland has confirmed its first wild mosquitoes, signaling climate shifts that are warming the Arctic faster than ever before. Credit: AfroBrazilian / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0For the first time on record, mosquitoes have been discovered living outdoors in Iceland — a country long known for i
Brazil’s has granted Petrobras permission to drill for oil off the mouth of the Amazon River close to a month before COP30. Credit: Arne Müseler – CC-BY-SA-3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Brazil’s environmental agency has granted state oil company Petrobras permission to drill for oil off the mouth of th
Colombia unveils its first electric bus assembled in the country. Between November 2025 and June 2026, 200 units are expected to be produced. Credit: Ricardo Baez, MinCITColombia took a historic step toward sustainable mobility by unveiling its first 100% electric bus assembled in the country, a mil
Colombia uses beetle larvae to manage organic waste in Boyaca, offering a sustainable solution to the region’s growing waste problem. Credit: Bybyk, CC BY-NC 4.0/GoofFon.Colombia has discovered an effective solution to a waste accumulation problem in Boyaca department: beetle larvae. German Viasus,
Billboard published the list of the 100 best Latin artists of the 21st century, with several Colombian artists featured on the list. Credit: Carlos Figueroa, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBillboard Magazine recently published its list of the 100 Best Latin Artists of the 21st Century, with several
A newly discovered intersex spider in Thailand shows both male and female traits, marking a rare biological case known as gynandromorphism. Credit: Albert Kang / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Illustrative Picture)A newly discovered intersex spider in western Thailand has caught the attention of
In Colombia, a new orchid species, Pleurothallis maitamae, has been discovered and its name pays tribute to Cacique Maitama. Credit: La Prensa OrienteResearchers have confirmed the discovery of a new orchid species in Colombia: Pleurothallis maitamae, unique in the world, found in the paramo of Sons
In Misiones, Argentina, there is an edible tree: the Yacaratia, a species you can safely eat without worrying for your health. Credit: Alex Popovkin – CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Misiones, Argentina, is home to the world’s only edible tree: The Yacaratia, a species that you can eat as it is perf
Panama’s rainforest almendro tree seems to benefit from frequent lightning strikes, as they bolster its growth. Credit: Max Reiser / CC BY 2.0In Panama’s tropical forests, the towering almendro tree appears to gain strength rather than suffer damage from frequent lightning strikes. Growing up to 180
Colombia has experienced exponential growth in birdwatching tourism, making it a top destination for this type of activity. Credit: Patton, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.Over the last decade, Colombia has gone from being an emerging destination to establishing itself as one of the global epicenters of bi
Controversy continues in Colombia as a decision is awaited on the extension of Coca-Cola’s water exploitation concession. Credit: Nelson Fernando Sotelo Castro, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.The company INDEGA S.A., a subsidiary of Coca-Cola in Colombia, is awaiting an administrative ruling that will determ
The Ganges River is drying faster than ever before in recorded history, with experts blaming climate change and pollution. Credit: Ninara / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0The Ganges River, a vital source of water and spiritual life for nearly 600 million people in South Asia, is drying at a rate unsee
Colombia presented a proposal to unite climate and biodiversity agendas during UNGA week and as a preliminary proposal to COP30. Credit: Ministry of Environment.In the framework of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week, Colombia organized the ministerial event “Toward a Resilie
Four Colombian photographers were awarded at the Audubon Photography Awards, which celebrates the beauty of birds. Credit:Anisa C, cc-by-nc-saFour Colombian photographers were recently recognized at the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards, an international competition that celebrates the beauty of birds
Colombia will announce at UNGA that it will host the first international summit on the phasing out of fossil fuels in 2026. Credit: German Avila, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. / Semanario Voz.Colombia announces international summit for the progressive elimination of fossil fuels in 2026, a space that will bring
In Colombia, more than 160 species of hummingbirds have been recorded. One of the most beautiful ones you can see is the Sword-billed Hummingbird. Credit:Pelord, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, is also a paradise for bird lovers. With over 160 spe
Coca-Cola is accused of cementing over natural springs in Colombia, sparking outrage as residents face water rationing. Credit: AP / Colombia OneCoca-Cola is facing new allegations in Colombia after reports that the company cemented over natural springs in La Calera, a municipality near Bogota, as p
Colombia offers unique glamping experiences that blend nature and comfort in top spots such as Guatape, Guatavita, and Tayrona Park. Credit: Darvin Salamanca/ Colombia OneGlamping accommodations have gained popularity in Colombia in recent years, offering a unique experience that combines a connecti
ChocoFest Tumaco 2025, the cocoa fair that seeks to consolidate this crop as a driver of regional development in Colombia. Credit: National Development Agency. Colombia is celebrating cocoa with the Tumaco Chocolate Festival (ChocoFest). Started in 2017 on Colombia’s Pacific coast, it has become a s
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has lost forest the size of Spain since 1985, raising fears of irreversible damage. Credit: Jorge.kike.medina / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0The Amazon rainforest in Brazil has lost an enormous amount of forest cover over the last 40 years — an area roughly the size of Spa
According to the NGO Global Witness, Colombia was the most dangerous country in the world for environmentalists, with 48 murders in 2024. Credit: Matt Zimmerman, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.Colombia was the most dangerous country in the world for an environmentalist in 2024, according to a report by the N
