Evaluation Summary - Union Naturelle - Sustainable forest management in the Colombian Pacific region

The Colombian Pacific region, predominantly populated by Afro-Colombian communities holding collective land titles to more than 5 million hectares, faces significant threats such as illegal logging and mining. These communities, affected by poverty, armed conflict, and weak institutional presence, depend heavily on forestry and subsistence agriculture. In response, the project “Union naturelle”: Sustainable Forest Management in the Colombian Pacific Region” was launched. It is an initiative that aims to preserve biodiversity, combat deforestation, and improve living conditions through the development of a sustainable,legal, and profitable forestry sector.