The report Analysis between nature and energy communities examines how these initiatives can drive the energy transition in Colombia by balancing community development and biodiversity conservation.
The report analyzes the intersection between biodiversity and energy communities, mapping opportunities, risks and research gaps through bibliometric and policy analysis. It explores how the deployment of decentralized renewable energy can reduce emissions and habitat degradation, but also generate negative impacts if not properly managed, such as impacts on wildlife or ecosystem disruption. It includes recommendations for sustainable implementation: participatory planning, prior environmental assessments, careful site selection and adaptive monitoring.
The study presents examples and strategies for communities, policy makers and energy sector actors to maximize socio-environmental benefits, foster local environmental management and promote activities compatible with conservation, such as reforestation or ecotourism, ensuring a balance between energy transition and nature protection.