Forest Protection & Indigenous Rights: 47 Latin American civil society groups, including Colombian organizations, unveiled a roadmap urging states to keep forests standing and to legally protect territories tied to Indigenous peoples in isolation and initial contact, Afro-descendant and rural communities. El Niño Risk for Colombia: UBS warns a strong El Niño could hit Colombia hardest, raising inflation and delaying rate cuts via shocks to food, hydropower and transport. EU Deforestation Rules: The EU rolled out a regulation to curb imports linked to deforestation after 2020, but critics say it excludes direct Indigenous participation and may burden small producers with costly traceability. Climate Resilience in Colombia’s Cities: Barranquilla’s Mallorquin wetland restoration is highlighted by the World Economic Forum as a nature-based model for flood protection, carbon storage and coastal resilience. Coastal Disaster Preparedness: Mercy Corps is working with San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina communities to prepare earlier for the next major storm after Hurricane Iota exposed how climate change is intensifying cyclone risk. Agriculture & Health Innovation: Colombian researchers are testing native bacteria that can reduce cadmium uptake in cocoa—aimed at helping producers meet strict WHO-linked market rules. Women’s Finance Access: The World Bank and Visa Foundation back women-led small businesses in Colombia with digital tools, training and stronger financial ecosystems. El Niño Heat Misinformation: In Manizales, older adults learn to challenge viral El Niño “extreme heat” claims through a media literacy course.