Beyond the Conference Venue: Visits around Bogotá
Bogotá is known for its vibrant activist scene and the diverse movements working toward social and environmental justice. In this spirit, we want to ensure that our conference not only highlights these local struggles but also offers participants the opportunity to engage beyond the conference space and connect with the realities of the city hosting us.
We are fortunate to have an incredible group of people—local activists and organizations—who have graciously accepted our invitation to share their work and insights. Some were nominated by their communities, while others stepped forward to offer their knowledge and experiences.
We invite registered participants to pick one they are most excited about and sign up!
Spaces at the site visits are numbered, so be sure to sign up to your preferred visit before spaces run out.
Wed, 30 AprBarrios UnidosGuided tour to learn about the socio-environmental issues and struggles of the community for the preservation of the Muyquyta wetlands (Salitre Myso), against urbanization and the loss of ecosystem biodiversity.
Wed, 30 AprBogotáThe Harm Reduction International Conference has helped to put harm reduction on the map for over thirty years. They platform thought leaders, amplify advocacy for change, and shine a light on local innovations in harm reduction. Attend their closing and learn more about this movement!
Wed, 30 AprBogotáGain insight into public education in Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá. Through a guided tour, you’ll explore the school’s dynamics, learning spaces, and educational and community initiatives. The visit will conclude with a roundtable discussion on the role of public education in promoting equity.
Wed, 30 AprBogotá, D.C.Join us for a visit to the Bogotá Recyclers Cooperative Association (ARB) and GAIAREC, two organizations representing 3,000 grassroots recyclers across 13 local groups. These organizations play a vital role in collecting, processing, and adding value to recyclable materials.
Wed, 30 AprBogotáVisits to 3 experiences on women’s leadership in solidarity economies: ABAUDA, empowering marginalized women through economic initiatives; a network of victims and displaced communities organizing within solidarity frameworks; and Agropolitana, promoting fair trade and sustainable economies.
Wed, 30 AprBogotáCENSAT Agua Viva is dedicated to promoting environmental justice, protecting biodiversity, and advocating for ecological transitions through collaboration with communities and organizations. Their work addresses critical issues such as water management, mining conflicts, and climate justice.
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