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A statement from 82 civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean providing strategic recommendations to the COP30 Presidency to ensure the conference delivers concrete implementation outcomes regarding climate ambition, finance, adaptation, and just transition.

This policy brief analyzes the economic dependence of Paipa, Colombia, on coal mining and coal-fired power generation. It evaluates the risks posed by the energy transition and proposes a productive reconversion strategy focused on tourism, traditional manufactures, and the agricultural sector to diversify the local economy.

This policy brief by Transforma analyzes the economic dependence of Barrancabermeja, Colombia, on the hydrocarbon sector, specifically the Ecopetrol refinery. Using an input-output model, the document evaluates the risks of the energy transition and proposes a diversification strategy focusing on agro-industry, bio-energy from oil palm, and ecotourism to avoid a structural crisis after 2035.

This report describes two complementary methodologies developed by Transforma and the Centro Insuco para la Innovación Social (ICSI) to monitor energy communities in Colombia. While Transforma's tool focuses on longitudinal national tracking across project lifecycles, ICSI's tool provides deep socioeconomic evaluations of specific territories. The document proposes integrating these tools to bridge the gap between normative models and territorial realities.

This fact sheet from Transforma provides a statistical overview of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by June 2026, detailing emission reduction targets for developed countries, G20 members, and Latin American nations relative to global emissions.

The report analyzes Colombia's Law 2099 of 2021, which promotes energy transition by expanding tax incentives and 'public utility' declarations for non-conventional renewable energy sources (FNCER), including geothermal and hydrogen. It highlights the creation of the FONENERGIA fund and the strategic role of combustible gas, while warning of risks such as reduced environmental rigor, potential land conflicts in paramo ecosystems, and the fiscal cost of expanded tax exemptions.

This briefing by Transforma examines the persistent gap between climate adaptation finance needs and actual flows, critiquing the lack of quantitative clarity in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) and proposing options for establishing a trackable adaptation finance target by COP30.

This policy brief examines the impact of COVID-19 on Colombia's agricultural supply chains, highlighting structural weaknesses in transport infrastructure, a lack of digitalization, and high food waste (34% annually). It recommends diversifying transport modes (rail and river), modernizing the cargo fleet with electric and biofuel vehicles, and implementing climate change adaptation measures in infrastructure. The brief also emphasizes the need for a national information system and the promotion of short supply circuits to enhance food security and rural development.

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.