Establishing a Protected Area in Alto y Bajo Calima Key Biodiversity Area in the Cauca Valley of Colombia

Establish a new protected area under Colombia’s National System of Protected Areas as a strategy to prevent mining and hydrocarbons exploitation in the Alto y Bajo Calima Key Biodiversity Area. Undertake baseline technical and socio-economic studies and build the capacity of local indigenous and campesino communities to participate in conservation efforts by establishing a co-management committee, preparing a management plan and developing a financing strategy for the new park.