Community Cultivates Deeper Land Connection Through Tree Nurturing

Focus Shifts from Mass Planting to Personal Stewardship

A unique environmental initiative is fostering a profound, long-term relationship between people and nature. Participants are called to personally care for each planted tree, viewing the project as an ongoing commitment rather than a one-time event.

A Spiritual and Sustainable Bond

Leslie Stewart, a special centers director at FUNDAEC, explained the project’s philosophy, aiming to cultivate “a deeper, spiritual, and more sustainable connection with the land.”

Addressing Climate Vulnerability and Food Security

This effort arises from Colombia’s acknowledged vulnerability to climate change, which threatens food security across all regions, as detailed in the nation’s Third National Communication on Climate Change. By incorporating fruit and nut trees into local gardens, the initiative simultaneously works to reverse ecosystem degradation and broaden food diversity.

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, climate change impacts crop yields globally, with vulnerable nations like Colombia facing significant challenges to their agricultural sectors (FAO).