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This policy brief by Transforma outlines strategies to integrate the forestry sector into Colombia's economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. It identifies critical systemic failures in information management, institutional coordination, and financing, while highlighting the sector's potential for greenhouse gas mitigation and rural poverty reduction. The document provides specific recommendations to formalize the sector, combat illegal logging, and optimize commercial plantations to increase the forestry sector's contribution to the national GDP.

This policy brief by Transforma provides recommendations for the recovery of Colombia's agri-food production sector following the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the pandemic exacerbated historical vulnerabilities, such as low rural associativity and inefficient resource use, and advocates for a transition toward sustainable production systems, improved rural digitalization, and more inclusive financial mechanisms to ensure long-term food sovereignty and resilience.

This fact sheet outlines the challenges and opportunities for a just energy transition (TEJ) in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, a city heavily dependent on the petroleum industry. It proposes diversifying the local economy through regenerative agriculture, nature tourism, renewable energy, and sustainable fuels to mitigate the impact of moving away from fossil fuels.

A fact sheet by Transforma outlining the concept of a Just Energy Transition (TEJ) in Latin America, emphasizing the need for decarbonization, community participation, and state-led long-term policies to combat climate change.

This fact sheet by Transforma argues that the energy transition must be measured by transformed lives rather than megawatts, calling for the COP 30 presidency and member states to center justice in the global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels.

This report by Transforma details the energy modeling used to define Colombia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets for 2030, 2035, and 2050. Using the Energy Scope open-source tool, the analysis projects a transition from fossil fuels toward a diversified renewable energy matrix, emphasizing solar and wind power to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

This policy brief examines the transition from natural gas to electricity in Colombia's residential sector. Using a simulation model, it finds that while gas currently dominates cooking and heating, a shift toward electrification is necessary due to declining reserves. The report highlights that total electrification is more cost-effective than a mixed transition, potentially saving up to 20 trillion pesos, and significantly reducing CO2 emissions. However, adoption is hindered by high initial equipment costs and cultural inertia, suggesting a need for public policies such as equipment substitution programs and local value chain strengthening.

This policy brief presents a simulation model of the Colombian vehicle fleet from 2025 to 2050, analyzing the transition of compressed natural gas (GNV) in the transport sector. The analysis finds that without explicit exit policies, GNV consumption will persist at significant levels despite a general trend toward electrification, particularly within the traditional bus segment.

This policy brief by Transforma analyzes the impact of phasing out coal and gas-fired thermal power plants on Colombia's electricity supply-demand balance between 2025 and 2038. While average energy balances remain positive, the study identifies significant risks to 'firm energy' (guaranteed capacity during critical conditions like droughts), projecting deficits in all phase-out scenarios. The document emphasizes that current planned renewable projects are insufficient to offset the loss of thermal backup and suggests a combination of increased renewable capacity, improved transmission infrastructure, and demand-side management to maintain system stability.

This policy brief by the Latinoamérica Sostenible alliance (comprising Espacio Público, Transforma, and Ethos) analyzes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, green jobs, and rural indigenous communities in Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. It argues that the pandemic exacerbated structural inequalities and that regional recovery strategies must prioritize social inclusion, gender equity, and environmental sustainability to be just and resilient.

The document outlines Transforma's anti-corruption policy, establishing a 'zero tolerance' culture for corruption across all levels of the organization. It defines ethical standards, reporting mechanisms, and disciplinary procedures for its representatives, including staff, contractors, and board members, while ensuring compliance with Colombian law.

This document is a conflict of interest policy for Transforma, establishing guidelines for the identification, management, and resolution of conflicts of interest among its administrators, employees, and third-party partners.

This document outlines the Gender Equity and Inclusion Policy of Transforma, an organization committed to overcoming discrimination and promoting equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender. The policy establishes a framework for integrating equity into organizational processes, including hiring, performance evaluation, and leadership, while aligning with international human rights and gender equality standards.

This guide establishes the performance evaluation policy for Transforma's associates, including project coordinators and administrative support. It defines a five-point scoring system, the roles of supervisors and associates in the process, and the timeline for evaluations (at contract end, 3 months after entry, and annually). The results are used for professional development, training, and contractual adjustments.

The document outlines Transforma's policy for preventing and addressing exploitation, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and abuse of authority. It establishes a zero-tolerance approach, defines prohibited behaviors, and details both informal and formal grievance mechanisms for staff and project beneficiaries.

This document outlines the environmental protection policy of Transforma, establishing the organization's commitment to sustainable development, the conservation and restoration of life on Earth, and the mitigation of negative environmental impacts across its projects.

This guide outlines Transforma's Occupational Health and Safety (SST) policy, which applies to all employees and contractors. It specifies mandatory pre-occupational and periodic medical exams based on job roles, the provision of personal protective equipment, vaccination requirements for specific risks, and protocols for avoiding areas of public disorder. The policy is grounded in Colombian Decree 1072 of 2015 and requires contractors to provide proof of social security and insurance payments.

This document outlines the Transparency and Access to Information Policy of Transforma, establishing a general rule of open and public information to ensure legitimacy and management efficiency. It details the types of documents to be made public, the internal financial monitoring systems, the mechanisms for active and passive transparency, and the specific exceptions for confidentiality.

This guide outlines Transforma's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) policy, detailing the mechanisms used to track project progress, measure impact through SMART indicators and theories of change, and ensure institutional accountability across all organizational processes.

This report by Transforma, Polen, and WWF Colombia provides a collaborative proposal for updating Colombia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). It focuses on accelerating a just energy transition by establishing quantitative targets for the phase-out of fossil fuels, increasing renewable energy capacity, and implementing sector-specific decarbonization measures to align with the Global Stocktake (GST) and the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.