In a defining moment for the environmental policy of Latin America, the Colombia Carbon Forum (CoCF) 2026 will open its doors on the next April 16 and 17 in Ágora Bogotá, Centro de Conventions.

Ovidio Claros Polanco, president of the CCB, stated that “This meeting, organized jointly by the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, MEXICO₂ and Environment and Communications, has established itself as the most important technical and strategic platform in the country regarding carbon markets, with which we seek to accelerate the transition towards a low-emissions economy through public-private dialogue and international cooperation.”

The forum will be free and in-person access, facilitating the exchange of knowledge between project developers, financial institutions and decision makers.

Voices of international authority

The 2026 edition stands out for a panel of top-level experts who will analyze the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement establishes a framework for voluntary cooperation between countries to achieve their climate goals (NDCs), allowing the use of markets of carbon and non-market mechanisms and the strengthening of voluntary markets. Among the confirmed speakers are:

• Jimena Puyana, representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

• Mariano Cirone, of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) ECLAC.

The business sector as an engine of change

CoCF 2026 will serve as a showcase for leading sustainability organizations to share their mitigation strategies and climate-resilient business models. As summarized by the executive president of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, Ovidio Claros Polanco: “The Colombia Carbon Forum reflects the commitment of the business sector to climate action, promoting spaces for articulation that allow us to move towards a low-carbon, competitive and sustainable economy.”

Among the companies that will lead the conversations are ISA, LATAM Airlines, Terpel, Homecenter, Banco Popular, SURA, Veolia and Banco de Bogotá, among other companies that demonstrate the commitment of the private sector to the decarbonization of the Colombian economy. territories. In addition, the event will feature:

• Keynote lectures and specialized workshops.

• Commercial exhibition:

  Space where certifiers and project developers will present innovations

• High-level networking:

  Sessions designed to generate strategic alliances and connect local climate action with global capitals.

"The Colombia Carbon Forum has established itself as a key meeting point to strengthen trust in market instruments and connect the climate action of the territories with global financing opportunities", highlights the organization of the event. speakers, visit: