Colombia's COP16-17 Transition: Local Communities Demand Decision-Making Power

As Colombia transitions from hosting COP16 to COP17, a policy debate emerges over whether local communities will gain real territorial rights and decision-making capacity in biodiversity governance. The piece argues for devolving authority to local actors, signaling a potential shift in Colombia's environmental policy stance. The outcome remains uncertain, but it could set a precedent for community-led conservation in the Global South.