Last forest Calling
Save the Last Andean Amazon Forest of Colombia
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how does our network work?**
Sister Parks Alliance:**
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
Educational and Awareness Tour:
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.
Mobilization through Art and Culture:
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.
Diverse Voices, One Purpose:
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.
the global "last forest calling" network: uniting parks, voices, and cultures
Our "Last forest Calling" tour will take us to universities across Europe, including Germany, England, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, and Italy. We will share the story of the last Andean Amazon forest and the importance of preserving the connection between the páramos, the jungle, and the "flying rivers" in Colombia through our protection strategy that combines art and culture.
Germany - Páramo de Sumapaz
: The starting point of the journey, where clouds condense and become rain, feeding the rivers and streams that flow through the forest.
England - Chiribiquete National Park:
Home to ancient rock art, with over 75,000 petroglyphs dating back 20,000+ years, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage
Sweden - La Macarena National Park:
A place where forest vegetation releases water into the air through evapotranspiration, creating a phenomenon known as "flying rivers" that transport moisture and nutrients through the region.
Norway - Tinigua National Park:
A destination where hydrological connectivity is fundamental to life in the region, and rivers and streams converge and flow through the forest.
Finland - Cordillera de los Picachos National Park:
A place where biodiversity and ecosystem resilience are crucial for species survival, and biological connectivity allows species to move between different habitats and ecosystems.
Switzerland - Páramo de las Oseras:
A destination where protecting nature and culture is essential to conserve the Andean-Amazonian forest of Colombia, and where the "invisible humans" - communities that have survived armed conflict - continue to work to preserve their heritage and environment.
Italy - Galilea Regional Park:
A place where awareness and education are key to protecting the Andean-Amazonian forest of Colombia and its biodiversity. Here, we encounter the spectacled bears, iconic creatures that inhabit the forest.
team
Liliana Martinez
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.
Julieth Lozano
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.
Martha Hincapié Charry
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
Mariana León Rodríguez
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.
William Leyton
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
Laura Barrios
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).
Dr. Luis Peña
Academic Ambassado
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.
