The Role of Development Projects in Conservation of Protected Areas and Poverty Reduction.

The Role of Development Projects in Conservation of Protected Areas and

Poverty Reduction

• 53 protected areas• 11.508.274 hectares

(10.311.014 terrestrial and 1.197.260 marine)

• Approximately 11% of the national ..territory

Colombian National Natural Parks System

¿What does it represent for the country?

• Supplies 60% of the country’s freshwater.

• Supplies 70% of hydro-electric plants.

• Tourist destination: 1’500.000 visitors in the past two years.

• Climate regulation.

PARQUES NACIONALES NATURALES DE COLOMBIA

Ecosystems

• 28 of 41 biogeographic districts of the country.

• 40% of the 58 unique local biodiversity centers.

• 12% of wet and dry refugia in Latin America.

• 2 of the most important biodiversity hotspots: Biogeographic Chocó and Amazon Forests.

• Includes the most important biological refugia for fauna and flora.

PARQUES NACIONALES NATURALES DE COLOMBIA