34-14 Colombian Low Carbon Development Strategy 2013

Summary

The Strategy seeks to: 1) identify and assess actions that will be aimed at avoiding the accelerated growth of GHG emissions as the sectors grow, 2) develop mitigation action plans in each productive sector of the country, and 3) promote the tools for its implementation, including a monitoring and reporting system.

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Issuer

Colombia

Year

2013

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Construction
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals