Peatlands are fascinating and complex ecosystems that play a fundamental and dual role in the resilience of our planet: they are irreplaceable pillars for both carbon dynamics and global water security. Despite covering merely 3.8% of the global land surface (approximately 488 million hectares), these ecosystems store around 600,000 megatons of carbon, exceeding all the world's forests combined. Based on the maps and spatial data generated in the Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas

When water security in Colombia is discussed, attention often focuses on rivers, reservoirs, or glaciers. However, one of the most important systems regulating water in the country lies in the high mountains, within the páramo ecosystems, and more specifically in a lesser-known but critical component: peatlands. These high-elevation wetlands not only store large amounts of carbon but also play a fundamental role in regulating the water that supplies millions of people, suppor

Learn why peatlands are critical for climate mitigation in Colombia, how they store carbon, and why protecting them prevents large-scale emissions.