: The starting point of the journey, where clouds condense and become rain, feeding the rivers and streams that flow through the forest.
Home to ancient rock art, with over 75,000 petroglyphs dating back 20,000+ years, showcasing the region's rich cultural heritage
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.
A destination where hydrological connectivity is fundamental to life in the region, and rivers and streams converge and flow through the forest.
A place where biodiversity and ecosystem resilience are crucial for species survival, and biological connectivity allows species to move between different habitats and ecosystems.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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).
