Colombia, the most biodiverse country in the world per square kilometer, is a critical player in global climate resilience and adaptation initiatives. In October, the country will host the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in the city of Cali. The conference comes at a time when preserving biodiversity is an increasing global priority and as the Colombian government is working to advance a transition to renewable energy and harness its biodiversity to respond to global climate change.

We invite you to join a conversation with Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s minister of environment and sustainable development, who will discuss what the COP16 summit in Cali will mean for global efforts to respond to climate change. Minister Muhamad, who was recognized as one of Reuters’ 25 most influential women leading the fight against climate change, is playing a leading role in addressing Colombia’s most pressing environmental issues and their economic and security implications. In 2023, Presidents Biden and Petro affirmed their mutual interest in mitigating climate change and investing in the preservation of Colombia’s biodiversity and resilience-building efforts.

During a critical moment for Colombia’s future as a global leader in climate sustainability, please join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, in partnership with the World Resources Institute and the Inter-American Dialogue, for a conversation with Minister Muhamad on Friday, May 31, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (ET) / 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Bogotá). This hybrid event will be held in person at the Atlantic Council headquarters with virtual participation available by registration.