Nature Positive Cities Efforts to Advance the Tranistion Barranquilla 2025

Efforts to promote blue and green infrastructure have been essential parts of Barranquilla’s efforts to manage the effects of climate-related disasters. Colombia is at high risk of extreme weather events, such as floods, hurricanes and extreme heat. An estimated 84% of the population is at risk due to potential infrastructure damage caused by these events. 7 City plans and initiatives, including Barranquilla a Otro Nivel – Plan de Desarrollo 2024-2027, 8 the Plan de Gestion Ambiental Distrital (PGAM), Todos al Parque, Barranquilla Verde y Limpia and others, aim to promote sustainable urban development in the city.Select the tabs to discover more Nature and climate change strategies Economical and developmental context Local biodiversity and the natural environment KEY STATISTICS 84% of the country’s population is at risk from extreme weather events.ENABLER1.2 Situational context1 City overview Image credit: Barranquilla City Hall Nature Positive: Cities’ Efforts to Advance the Transition – Barranquilla 13