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CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions
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Published on
20.02.25
- Impact Area
CGIAR’s Nature-Positive Solutions Initiative took significant strides in Colombia. Identification of neglected and underutilized crops (NUS), the groundwork for a community seed bank and helping farmers move away from extractive farming and toward nature-positive practices were highlights. Strong collaborations fostered growth for bioeconomy startups. This report covers NATURE+ in Colombia and its continued work in the CGIAR Research Portfolio 2025-2030.
Read the Country Report: NATURE+ Solutions in Colombia.
Feature image:
This stunning artwork by The Lexicon captures community agrobiodiversity work in the Cumbal Indigenous territory who were critical partners for NATURE+. Credit: Douglas Gayeton, The Lexicon. Non-commercial use allowed with attribution.
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