Festival Cordillera is not only about music and culture; it is also a space to speak about sustainability, biodiversity, and animal welfare. This year, different organizations working daily for the environment and the protection of life came together in the Aldea Verde, bringing their messages of conservation and commitment to thousands of attendees.
National Natural Parks of Colombia
As the environmental authority in the 65 protected areas of the country, National Natural Parks of Colombia reaffirmed its mission to care for and protect biodiversity for the well-being of all Colombians. Their presence at the festival was a reminder of Colombia’s natural wealth and the importance of conserving it for future generations.
WWF
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) participated in Cordillera with an urgent call to protect flora, fauna, and wildlife both in Colombia and worldwide. Their message focused on inviting people to become more aware of environmental care and to join collective efforts for species conservation.
Bogotá’s Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare
The District Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare joined with awareness activities around the interspecies family, highlighting the importance of the bond between humans and animals. During the festival, they shared information about their services, responsible adoption processes, the rescue of animals that are victims of abuse, and their work to guarantee the rights and welfare of all fauna, from dogs and cats to wild species in Bogotá.
Fundación Grupo Argos
Fundación Grupo Argos arrived at the festival with coffee grown alongside allied coffee growers in Páramo, the fruit of a five-year relationship. They also announced a new goal: the voluntary planting of 5,000 trees in alliance with Páramo, distributed between the Cordillera and mangrove ecosystems—both essential for climate regulation and biodiversity. This initiative adds to the more than 5 million trees the foundation has planted across the country.
Fundación Parque Jaime Duque
The Fundación Parque Jaime Duque invited attendees to join their environmental volunteer program, which will take place the weekend after the festival with the planting of 3,000 trees. This action not only contributes to ecosystem recovery but also strengthens ecological connectivity between the Guerrero and Chingaza páramos, leaving a positive mark on the planet.
The union of these organizations in the Aldea Verde of Festival Cordillera and Páramo Impacta shows that music can also be a bridge to sustainability. Every action, every tree planted, and every message shared becomes a seed of awareness for those who dream of a greener, fairer future.
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