We Are Part of the People’s COP!
Experience transformative learning!
DATE: October 16–19 of 2024 / PLACE: Cali and Buenaventura, Pacific coast of Colombia.
Our pre-COP16 course is a fully bilingual course (EN/ES) that will be developed entirely in the field and co-designed between local communities and our member academic institutions. It integrates scientific knowledge and ancestral wisdom to experientially equip professionals from all sectors with the tools and knowledge necessary to implement sustainable strategies for the management and protection of coastal marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
Our pre-COP16 course will allow you to immerse yourself in:
Join Us on the Pre-COP16 Pacific Route
Buenaventura – Maguipi – Punta Soldado – Bahía Málaga (Archipiélago La Plata)
The Colombian Pacific harbors a wide variety of endemic and migratory species, including humpback whales, sea turtles, and a great diversity of birds and fish. Additionally, its tropical forests and mangroves provide critical habitats that support complex food chains and essential ecological processes. The cultural richness of the local communities also plays a fundamental role in the conservation and sustainable management of these natural resources, making this region a true treasure trove of biodiversity.
Join Us on the Pre-COP16 Pacific Route
Buenaventura – Maguipi – Punta Soldado – Bahía Málaga (Archipiélago La Plata)
The Colombian Pacific harbors a wide variety of endemic and migratory species, including humpback whales, sea turtles, and a great diversity of birds and fish. Additionally, its tropical forests and mangroves provide critical habitats that support complex food chains and essential ecological processes. The cultural richness of the local communities also plays a fundamental role in the conservation and sustainable management of these natural resources, making this region a true treasure trove of biodiversity.
Course Agenda
Four days filled with experiences and knowledge
| Wednesday 16/10/24 | Thursday 17/10/24 | Friday 18/10/24 | Saturday 19/10/24 |
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| Topic → | Global framework of biodiversity | Planning and implementation of actions | Threats to biodiversity | Nature Based Solutions for biodisversity |
| 6:00 - 7:00 | Arrival to cali |  | | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 |  CLO Airport → Stop at Cali → Buenaventura |  → Uramba National Natural Park  Whale watching (With professional on board + hydrophone)   Community talk Locals from La Plata Island Bahía Málaga | → Punta Soldado  Experiencial challenge Birdwatching, mangrove restoration and climate adaptation Pedagogical assistance Young researchers, community scientist | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |  Expert talk #8 |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 | Expert talk #9 |
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| 10:00 - 11:00 | Expert talk #10 |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 | Port of Buenaventura → Maguipi hotel | Final feedback entire experience |
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| 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel check-in |  | | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | |  Mangrove route Taking samples, landscape sightseeing and biodiversity (Piangüa women experts)  ← Maguipi hotel |  Community context Women mollusk farmers, fishermen and mangrove restorers ← Maguipi hotel | Maguipi hotel ← Port of Buenaventura |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Course objectives and participants presentation |  Buenaventura ← Cali |
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| 15:00 - 16:00 | Contextualization Pacific Vision |
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| 16:00 - 17:00 | Expert talk #1 | Field experience feedback | Field experience feedback |
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| 17:00 - 18:00 | Expert talk #2 | Expert talk #4 | Expert talk #6 |
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| 18:00 - 19:00 | Expert talk #3 | Expert talk #5 | Expert talk #7 |
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| 19:00 - 20:00 | | | |
Course Agenda
four days filled with experiences and knowledge
| Wednesday 16/10/24 | Thursday 17/10/24 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Topic → | Global framework of biodiversity | Planning and implementation of actions |
| 6:00 - 7:00 | Arrival to cali | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | CLO Airport → Stop at Cali → Buenaventura | → Uramba National Natural Park Whale watching (With professional on board + hydrophone) Community talk Locals from La Plata Island Bahía Málaga |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | ||
| 9:00 - 10:00 | ||
| 10:00 - 11:00 | ||
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Port of Buenaventura → Maguipi hotel |
|
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel check-in | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | | Mangrove route Taking samples, landscape sightseeing and biodiversity (Piangüa women experts) ← Maguipi hotel |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Course objectives and participants presentation |
|
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Contextualization Pacific Vision |
|
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Expert talk #1 | Field experience feedback |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Expert talk #2 | Expert talk #4 |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Expert talk #3 | Expert talk #5 |
| 19:00 - 20:00 | | |
| Friday 18/10/24 | Saturday 19/10/24 |
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|---|---|---|
| Topic → | Threats to biodiversity | Nature Based Solutions for biodisversity |
| 6:00 - 7:00 | | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | → Punta Soldado Experiencial challenge Birdwatching, mangrove restoration and climate adaptation Pedagogical assistance Young researchers, community scientist | |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Expert talk #8 |
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| 9:00 - 10:00 | Expert talk #9 |
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| 10:00 - 11:00 | Expert talk #10 |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 | Final feedback entire experience |
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| 12:00 - 13:00 | | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Community context Women mollusk farmers, fishermen and mangrove restorers ← Maguipi hotel | Maguipi hotel ← Port of Buenaventura |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Buenaventura ← Cali |
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| 15:00 - 16:00 | ||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Field experience feedback |
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| 17:00 - 18:00 | Expert talk #6 |
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| 18:00 - 19:00 | Expert talk #7 |
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| 19:00 - 20:00 | |
Bus transportation during the course: Airport - Cali - Buenaventura (round trip).
Accommodation: Hotel with ocean view (4-star rating according to TripAdvisor).
100% Bilingual Course: (English - Spanish).
Whale watching session with an international expert on board + hydrophone to listen to their underwater songs.
Interactive experience PLAYA VIVA - Community Science, led by the Punta Soldado community.
Knowledge dialogues with community leaders, fishermen, and piangüa women.
Souvenir kit.
CEMarin Quality Seal Certificate, endorsed by our 10 member institutions.
Maritime transportation: Buenaventura - Hotel - Bahía Málaga - Punta Soldado (round trip).
All breakfasts, snacks, lunches, and dinners, of the highest quality and with local products.
Visit to Uramba National Natural Park.
Mangrove tour with community guides from La Plata and national and international experts.
Bird watching and coastal marine biodiversity observation with local experts.
Talks and workshops (including fieldwork) with local, national, and international experts.
Travel insurance.
Continuing education certificate from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Universidad del Valle, for 32 hours of training.
Bus transportation during the course: Airport - Cali - Buenaventura (round trip).
Accommodation: Hotel with ocean view (4-star rating according to TripAdvisor).
100% Bilingual Course: (English - Spanish).
Whale watching session with an international expert on board + hydrophone to listen to their underwater songs.
Interactive experience PLAYA VIVA - Community Science, led by the Punta Soldado community.
Knowledge dialogues with community leaders, fishermen, and piangüa women.
Souvenir kit.
CEMarin Quality Seal Certificate, endorsed by our 10 member institutions.
Maritime transportation: Buenaventura - Hotel - Bahía Málaga - Punta Soldado (round trip).
All breakfasts, snacks, lunches, and dinners, of the highest quality and with local products.
Visit to Uramba National Natural Park.
Mangrove tour with community guides from La Plata and national and international experts.
Bird watching and coastal marine biodiversity observation with local experts.
Talks and workshops (including fieldwork) with local, national, and international experts.
Travel insurance.
Continuing education certificate from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Universidad del Valle, for 32 hours of training.
Registration Fee
| Category | Value per person |
|---|---|
| Pre-sale (August 1st - September 30th) | 1.400 USD |
| Regular (October 1st - October 15th) | 1.550 USD |
| Groups (minimum of 3 people) | 1.400 USD |
* The final price is increased by the applicable tax, which is 19% VAT or the applicable percentage depending on the country and purchasing organization.
Certifications
High-Quality Education Seal Certificate – CEMarin, endorsed by our 10 member institutions.
Certificate of continuous education from the National University of Colombia and the University del Valle, for 32 hours of training.
Scientific Team
Paula Zapata
Pontificia Universidad Bolivariana – CEMarin researcher
Marine spatial planning
Clara Villegas
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – CEMarin researcher
Environmental economics
Ernesto Mancera
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Colombian Network of Estuaries and Mangroves – CEMarin Researcher
Mangrove Ecosystems
Andrés Osorio
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Executive Director of CEMarin
Coastal engineering
Local Experts
Matilde Mosquera
Legal Representative of the Raíces Piangüeras Association
Monitoreo Piangüa y Manglar
Ballantyne Puin
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – CEMarin early stage researcher
Community-based climate adaptation
Natalia Zapata
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – CEMarin early stage researcher
Nature-based Solutions
Scientific Team
Paula Zapata
Pontificia Universidad Bolivariana – CEMarin researcher
Marine spatial planning
Clara Villegas
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – CEMarin researcher
Environmental economics
Ernesto Mancera
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Colombian Network of Estuaries and Mangroves – CEMarin Researcher
Mangrove Ecosystems
Andrés Osorio
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – Executive Director of CEMarin
Coastal engineering
Local Experts
Natalia Zapata
Universidad Nacional de Colombia – CEMarin early stage researcher
Nature-based Solutions
We are aligned with the 4 commitments of the Colombian Biodiversity Action Plan proposed for 2030, addressing the 23 international conservation targets of the Kunming-Montreal Agreement.
