Colombia's Nature Defenders Face Peril Amidst Threats and Violence

Colombia is the most dangerous country for environmental defenders, with a third of the 196 killed globally last year being Colombian. At the Cop16 biodiversity conference, conservationists like Ángela Maldonado, Fernando Trujillo, Sandra Bessudo, and Rosamira Guillen shared their experiences of working under threat from armed groups and organized crime. Despite the dangers, they continue to fight for the protection of species and habitats, advocating for peace and international support to safeguard both nature and human rights.