Water Education and Governance

With this social innovation project, we presented the environmental and social realities of the most important water source in the Atlántico department and the solution we, as community leaders, are providing. In the first phase of registration, we shared all our project results and achievements, and out of 150 participants, we became one of the 10 finalists of the 2014 Bayer Young Community Innovators competition. Furthermore, we developed mangrove planting initiatives as an ecological restoration strategy, as well as community strengthening and environmental education workshops, promoting a sense of ownership of the land, environmental awareness, and youth leadership in ecosystem protection.

The Barranquilla+20 Foundation, with support from the Ocean Solutions Microgrants program, developed the Guardianes Bocas de Cenizas project, in which children and adolescents living in areas near Bocas de Ceniza in Barranquilla, Colombia, were trained and empowered in the knowledge and conservation of oceans and rivers.

The Stop Ocean Plastic Pollution discussion held on Thursday, August 6, was organized by Barranquilla+20, and included the participation of GYBN Colombia, 350.org Latin America and a group of experts in marine environmental protection who addressed the sources and impacts of marine pollution on biodiversity.

In August 2016, the Latin American Youth Parliament for Water meeting was launched, which mobilized preparations and positions to unite a call and outline proposals for water conservation.