Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Cartama-Antioquia

Abstract

The opportunity presented by the new Territorial Associative Schemes, particularly the Provinces, lies in demonstrating that an intermediate planning scale between municipalities and departments can be very useful for recognizing territorial dynamics and enabling the articulation of policies, strategies, programs, and projects that advance sustainable development. Specifically, working under a framework of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services can contribute to consolidating this intermediate scale. From this perspective, this article proposes public policy guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Province of Cartama, located in southwestern Antioquia. To present these guidelines, the article first addresses the territorial context and dynamics of the Province of Cartama; it then outlines an international and national framework on biodiversity and ecosystem services; next, it presents the objectives, lines, and programs of the national and departmental Development Plans with which the proposed guidelines would align. Finally, it explains the characteristics and scope of the guidelines, the programs proposed for their implementation, and final reflections to continue this discussion across different settings.