Outgoing Colombia minister warns climate gains could be at risk under new government
Summary
Colombia’s outgoing environment minister, Irene Vélez Torres, warned that the new government could undo recent progress on climate and conservation. She raised concerns about the incoming president’s support for fracking and fossil fuel development, and the risks this poses to environmental protection efforts in the Amazon and other sensitive areas.Key Facts
- Colombia’s outgoing environment minister is Irene Vélez Torres.
- Incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella supports reviving the oil sector and fracking.
- Vélez fears this could harm climate action and conservation progress.
- The previous government focused on protecting the Amazon rainforest and moving away from fossil fuels.
- About 42% of Colombia is covered by the Amazon rainforest.
- Indigenous environmental governance in the Amazon may be weakened under the new government.
- Vélez is concerned about the possible return of aerial spraying of glyphosate, a herbicide harmful to health and the environment.
- The new administration opposes some of these concerns but has not detailed its environmental policies fully.
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