19 May 2026
614: The Delicate Ecosystem of Colombia's Dry Forests
Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia
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Join us as we explore the critical state of Colombia's tropical dry forests with researcher Maria Isabel Arce Plata. Discover the ecosystem's unique characteristics, the threats it faces from deforestation, climate change, and human activity, and the hopeful strategies for conservation and community involvement.
Tropical dry forests are among the most endangered ecosystems globally, yet we rarely hear about them. With rainfall patterns shifting due to climate change, these forests are facing unprecedented challenges. In Colombia, the remnants of these forests have dwindled to less than a million hectares from an estimated 9-11 million!
Tune in to this week's Colombia Calling podcast and to the Colombia Briefing reported by Emily Hart.