We create direct links between Colombian national parks and parks around the world. These "sister parks" commit to collaborating, sharing knowledge, and, most importantly, advocating for the conservation of these critical ecosystems. It is a tangible declaration that nature knows no borders and environmental protection is a shared responsibility
Through our "Last Forest Calling" tour, we bring the urgent story of this forest to universities and think tanks across Europe (Germany, England, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Italy, and beyond). In these spaces, we build academic and cultural alliances, sharing the importance of preserving the vital connection between the páramos, the jungle, and the "flying rivers" in Colombia. Each presentation is an invitation to join this global cause.
The "Last Forest Calling" network uses the power of art, culture, and academia to amplify its message. We organize exhibitions, cultural events, and academic forums that not only inform but also inspire and emotionally connect people with the majesty and fragility of this natural heritage.
Our network is a melting pot of universities, scientific institutions, artists, activists, local communities, and environmental leaders. Together, we launch a global call to protect this invaluable ecosystem, ensuring its preservation for future generations and demonstrating that collective action can make a difference.
Purpose: To twin forests that were victims of conflict and war and have recovered their forest cover, to exchange restoration best practices between Germany and Colombia. Progress: First Collaborative Networks Meeting held with Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, the Consulate in Frankfurt, ZILAS and the Último Bosque Collaborative Network - Germany Node.
Purpose: To twin parks in England with parks in Colombia for the exchange of biocultural conservation best practices. Progress: Articulation meeting between civil society and academic actors from Colombia and England, with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, the Consulate of Colombia in London and Collaborative Networks in England. First outcome: First biocultural proposal being formulated as a joint project between Último Bosque and Casa Colombia in London.
Purpose: To raise awareness on the urgency of the disappearance of natural parks and the Andean-Amazon corridor. Progress: Meeting at the Embassy of Sweden in Colombia with Sweden's Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari, to present the crisis of the last forest and explore park twinning between Sweden and Colombia
Purpose: To twin parks and forests in Norway with parks in Colombia for exchange of cultural and environmental best practices. Progress: Articulation with civil society and brainstorming with cultural actors from Colombia and Norway to build a joint twinning proposal.
Purpose: To twin parks in Finland with parks in Colombia for exchange in environmental cinema, education and conservation. Progress: Articulation meeting with Colombia Nos Une program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and filmmaker from the University of Helsinki for mapping parks and environmental actors in Finland and building a joint proposal.
Purpose: Park twinning Colombia - Switzerland as a water and biodiversity strategy. Nine Years to Save the Andean-Amazon Corridor. Progress: Meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, ACIS - Colombian Association of Researchers in Switzerland, Sociedad de Mejoras y Ornato de Bogotá and Último Bosque. Joint proposal presented for panel, workshop and exhibition
Purpose: To twin parks through productive landscapes for exchange of best practices in conservation and sustainable production. Progress: Articulation and socialization with the Sumapaz landscape project coordinated by IILA - International Italo-Latin American Organization, to explore park twinning between Colombia and Italy
Purpose: To twin parks that were victims of conflict and war through a biocultural agenda between Spain and Colombia. Progress: Meeting between organizations from Madrid and Colombia. First proposal from opera, fashion and memory, shared with the Club de Madrid and AECID - Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.
Cultural Ambassador
Liliana Martínez, known as Ticho Art, is a Colombian artist whose vibrant work celebrates the nature and cultural roots of Latin America. Her art is recognized internationally, especially in Europe, including several cities in Germany. With extensive experience in large-format murals and a strong commitment to biodiversity (as demonstrated by her work at COP16), she is a key figure who leads the park twinning process in Germany. Through her art, she connects landscapes and promotes ecological awareness between Colombia and the Bavarian forests.
Goodwill Ambassador
Julieth Lozano is a world-renowned Colombian soprano recognized for her talent and dedication to classical music, winner of the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Audience Prize at the Cardiff Singer of the World 2023 competition, and Goodwill Ambassador for Último Bosque, an organization dedicated to protecting the last Andean-Amazon forest in Colombia.
Choreographer
Martha Hincapié Charry is a Colombian choreographer known for her piece "Amazonia 2040", which reflects on the Amazon rainforest's present, past, and future, exploring themes like environmental activism and biodiversity loss in times of climate crisis. Through dance and choreography, she aims to raise awareness and promote environmental protection
Music Ambassador
Mariana León Rodríguez is a Colombian composer and producer based in Berlin, specializing in contemporary music, film scoring, sound design, and sound art. Her work focuses on using contemporary creation to raise awareness and mobilize action on crucial environmental issues, such as deforestation, climate change, and specifically, the "flying rivers" of the Amazon. Her piece "The Breath of the Forest: Flying Rivers," which will premiere at FESTIVAL SOXXI 2025 in Valencia, Spain, is a clear example of this dedication, combining percussion, electronics, and video to explore these vital themes.
Director
William Leyton is a professional with extensive experience in socio-environmental conflict resolution and humanitarian response planning. As Director of Último Bosque, he leads efforts to protect the last Andean Amazon forest in Colombia and promote biodiversity conservation and ecological balance
Partner
Laura Barrios is a Colombian researcher and consultant with expertise in gender, conflict, peace, and democratization. She has held leadership positions at the Universidad del Rosario and was a member of the Center for Conflict and Peace Studies. Currently, she is a PhD researcher at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF).
Academic Ambassador
Dr. Luis Peña is the Coordinator of the Center for Latin American Studies (ZILAS) at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt in Germany. With extensive experience in coordinating projects and events related to Latin America, Dr. Peña works closely with the university's faculties to promote research and teaching on the continent.
Environmental Conflict and Peacebuilding Specialist
Daniel Llanos is a political scientist focused on the intersection of environment and violence in Latin America, especially Colombia. His research examines how armed conflict and illegal economies drive environmental degradation like deforestation. He also studies socio-environmental movements' role in peacebuilding and environmental governance challenges post-peace agreement. He is a co-founder and associate researcher at the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Peace and Conflict (GIFK), Free University of Berlin.
Italy - Agricultural Entrepreneur & Strategic Consultant
Ciro is a visionary entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience merging sustainable agriculture, business innovation, and social development. Since 1994, he has managed a diversified agricultural operation that integrates organic crops, livestock, agritourism, and renewable energy production, all embodied in his project "Five Ways Farm," which seeks a more equitable future in harmony with nature. His career is complemented by a strong background as a strategic management consultant, providing a holistic vision that unites business management with environmental respect.
Austria - Led protection
Martin Gottwald led protection and assistance for refugees, internally displaced people, and host communities. He coordinated with government, civil society, and international partners to advance durable solutions, promote inclusion, and strengthen local protection systems, and remains a vocal advocate for human rights and international solidarity in response to forced displacement.
Norway - International partner
Has worked in complex forced-displacement contexts, coordinating with local authorities, civil society organizations, and international partners to provide protection, promote integration, and advance durable solutions for refugees and displaced people. He has supported settlement legalization and urban-integration initiatives that improve access to rights and more stable living conditions. His approach combines international protection with close community engagement and interagency coordination.
Germany - Doctoral researcher
is a doctoral researcher (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development at the University of Göttingen. His work focuses on smallholder oil palm and rubber farmers in Indonesia and Costa Rica, examining how shocks like COVID-19 and El Niño affect livelihoods and investment decisions, with an emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and credit for replanting.
United Kingdom - Designer
Designer and co-founder (with Alice Munro) of Full Grown, the UK studio that “grows” furniture directly from living trees. In their Derbyshire “chair orchard” they train and graft shoots of species like willow, oak, and ash over molds so that, over 4–9 years, unique pieces—chairs, lamps, tables—grow as a single solid form with no joints or hardware . His biofabrication approach (he calls it “manufacturing via photosynthesis”) avoids felling, factories, and industrial waste, producing functional, sculptural objects that act as carbon sinks. Full Grown works are held in collections including SFMoMA, the National Museum of Scotland, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs
United kingdom - Partner organic farming
Member of the Atlantis commune who has taken on community leadership and outreach, welcoming and orienting newcomers interested in the project. In Colombia, her work focuses on sustainable rural living: organic farming, soil and water stewardship, forest protection and ecological corridors, and self-reliance practices that lower environmental impact. With a hands-on, supportive approach, she helps people integrate into farm life, shares knowledge on permaculture and responsible consumption, and fosters a culture of respect, collective work, and experiential learning. Her path reflects steady commitment to a simpler, regenerative way of life rooted in place.
Australia - Permaculture and herbal medicine
Permaculture and herbal medicine learner devoted to earth stewardship. Drawn to regenerative food systems: caring for animals, cacao harvest and artisanal chocolate, community cooking, garden work, and making natural products (soaps, repellents, simple remedies). Trained in Ayurveda and studying herbalism. Loves cultural exchange, hands-on learning, and sharing skills; enjoys salsa and surfing.
Turkey - scientific
Chemist oriented to applying scientific knowledge in the field. Interested in ecological agriculture, health, and responsible use of natural resources (soil, water, plants). Learns quickly by doing, adapts easily, and enjoys collaborative work. Aims to contribute to land-based projects that link science, sustainability, and wellbeing.
Belgium - mental-health
Outgoing, service-minded person with a background in youth mental-health care. Passionate about tropical ecosystems—jungle trekking, distinctive wildlife, and plant diversity—as well as the ocean and diving. Seeks to learn within rural and community settings, contribute joy and teamwork, and connect with nature through curiosity and respect.
Netherlands - Nature-connected
Nature lover with a hands-on vocation for rural life. Keen to learn by doing: farm tasks, basic building, animal care, and community living. Sporty and strong, brings energy, initiative, and a positive attitude. Values cross-cultural exchange and stewardship of the outdoors; happiest in mountains and simple, nature-connected routines.
Belgian - botanist, socio-environmental activist
Belgian maxillofacial surgeon, botanist, socio-environmental activist, writer, and speaker. Founder and director of the Botanical Garden of La Macarena and the Michel Boutsen Foundation. His passion for botany began at age ten and led him to explore Europe, Asia, and South America to study plant diversity. Known as the “Tree Man,” he bridges science, conservation, and education—promoting ecosystem protection, reforestation, and knowledge of native species—while combining his medical practice with environmental activism and public outreach
Suiza
Margarita Pacheco Montes (@margamiel) es arquitecta urbanista de la Universidad de los Andes, magíster en Estudios del Desarrollo de Ginebra y candidata a doctora en Lausana, que se define como comunicadora ambiental "atando cabos del pasado con el presente y el futuro" desde su portal Su Madre Naturaleza, donde reúne testimonios de la historia ambiental de Colombia, Europa, Asia y África. Trabajó seis años en la Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá legalizando barrios periféricos, fue investigadora del IDEA de la Universidad Nacional y consultora de Naciones Unidas en Burkina Faso, Malí, Suiza y Colombia
