World Economic Forum – Nature Positive: Cities’ Efforts to Advance the Transition

This report focuses on how cities, specifically Barranquilla, are advancing nature-positive initiatives to promote sustainable urban development.

Key findings include Barranquilla’s use of nature-based solutions to improve air quality, manage natural resources, and adapt to climate change, with significant investments in green space rehabilitation, waterbody restoration, and renewable energy projects. The city has recovered over 1.8 million square meters of green spaces, ensuring 93% of households have access to natural areas within an eight-minute walk. These efforts have enhanced quality of life, attracted sustainable green financing, and positioned Barranquilla as a benchmark for sustainable urban development in Latin America.