Discover how high mountain peatlands are vital for water security and climate, and how we measure their impact using VWBA, WQBA methodologies, and the NTC 6766 standard.

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