Cali (Valle del Cauca), October 16, 2024 – In less than five days the center and east of the capital of Valle del Cauca will become the home of the COP of the People. There, details are being finalized for the COP16 Green Zone, the largest in the history of biodiversity COPs in the world, which promises to be a unique experience from October 21 to November 1.
This zone will be an interactive space for more than 13,000 daily visitors to experience and participate in immersive tours for the conservation and protection of biodiversity."We will have a unique zone, with seven thematic districts, more than 220 national and international exhibitors and more than 85 popular economies and farmers' markets. It will have six entrances and will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.," said Mauricio Prada, general director of the COP16 Green Zone.
With more than 350,000 square meters, the Green Zone will be the setting for seven thematic districts that will bring together more than 220 national and international exhibitors and more than 85 popular economies and farmers' markets.
Regarding the materials used for the construction of this iconic space, Prada explained that “the materials used for the adaptation will have a second life and the objective of measuring the carbon footprint and offsetting the effects are certified and are part of the commitments with the United Nations”.
In turn, Renzo Garcia Parra, leader of mobilization and participation of the COP16, added that "here we are realizing an initiative led by the minister, Susana Muhamad, which is to make the COP of the People and have more committed and genuine negotiations that will help us to take care of the life of the planet”.
Finally, for Minister Muhamad, the Green Zone is essential to make visible what it means to make Peace with Nature and to achieve a great coalition to face the global challenges of caring for biodiversity.
The Green Zone will have a rich political-academic agenda with more than 100 daily events such as workshops, panels and discussions.
The People's COP, one of the commitments of the Minister of Environment and next president of the COP16, Susana Muhamad, will be materialized in this area to have spaces for the communities and all sectors to influence the negotiations on key issues to conserve the planet.
Green Zone Districts
1. Biocultural Pacific: Dedicated to the rich biodiversity of the Colombian Pacific and its Afro-descendant communities.
2. Guardians of Biodiversity: A space where fauna and flora are protagonists with experiences such as the Animal Parliament.
3. Peace with Nature: Reflections on the peace pact between humanity and the natural environment.
4. Education and Participation: Encourages interaction and learning with interactive activities for all ages.
5. Biodiversity and Climate Change: Analysis and actions to mitigate the effects of climate change with the Flora and Fauna Cemetery.
6. Conservation and Restoration: Solutions for the preservation of critical ecosystems.
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7. Productive Sectors and Financing: New business models and sustainable financing.