Nature Positive Cities Efforts to Advance the Tranistion Barranquilla 2025

Cities worldwide are being challenged to rethink their relationship with nature as global expectations for responsible nature stewardship continue to grow. Barranquilla is an example of a city that has risen to this challenge. It has redeveloped its urban landscape to be more nature-positive and has also strengthened its ecosystem to promote nature into the future. To strengthen its connection with nature, Barranquilla has: –Established a strong network of entities and organizations that can support the promotion of nature across programmes and sectors, including public and private partners –Harnessed private-sector partnerships to attract external finance and retain independence from sovereign entities, which may have competing priorities –Developed strategies and plans to embed nature across the city’s urban planning initiatives and into educational programmes to ensure that citizens understand the urgency of the topicConclusion To further the transition, Barranquilla should stand ready to: –Establish clear data collection and management policies, so that it can set a baseline for progress towards becoming a nature-positive city –Simplify and clarify policies and procedures so that they are easily understood and can be implemented by public and private sectors alike –Develop a dedicated nature action strategy and plan that aligns Barranquilla’s ambitions with a roadmap to achieve these This report is one in a series of publications advocating for the regeneration of nature in – and by – urban areas. The series will help local leaders take account of the value of nature in their macro- and micro-economic decisions. It will highlight best practices and provide further guidance on governance arrangements, incentives, regulations, stakeholder engagement, capacity-building priorities, impactful solutions and funding opportunities, with the aim of making cities more resilient, prosperous and equitable. Image credit: Barranquilla City Hall Nature Positive: Cities’ Efforts to Advance the Transition – Barranquilla 39