An Introduction to Colombia's New Environmental Crimes Law (Second Policy Dialogue on Transforming Illegal Deforestation in Colombia)


Oct 21, 2021 | Environmental Law Institute and Global Green Growth Institute
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Colombia is recognized for its forest wealth, with more than half of its territory is covered by natural forests. However, in recent years, deforestation and illegal logging have become one of the most important environmental problems in the country. According to figures from the Colombian Government, the country lost 171,685 hectares of Natural Forest in 2020, an increase of 8% compared to figures from the previous year. This problem, in combination with the socio-economic context of the country and lack of effective forest regulations, represents a serious problem for the sustainable development of the country.

Within the framework of the International Cooperation Project "Transformation of Deforestation in Colombia through Judicial Education," the Second Policy Dialogue will comprise of a series of virtual events that will be held during October and November 2021. These events are designed to generate spaces for academic construction and dialogue between judges, government staff, civil society, and academia about the problem of deforestation in the country.

Please join us for this webinar, the second virtual event in the series, which will examine the new Law 2111 that modifies the Colombian Penal Code in relation to environmental crimes. Topics of discussion will include the novelties of the Law and its implications for the protection of the environment, particularly its effect on the framework of the fight against deforestation.

Simultaneous English-Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Colombia Time.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U4la4JT-TcKGQVhoRg2iJA