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SOLVING POLLUTION IN Colombia

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About Pure Earth Colombia

Since we started operations in Colombia in 2016, we have been working on multiple fronts to reduce the prevalence of toxic pollution and the cost associated with human health; It is a long-term work, in alliance with local and national authorities as a contribution to country programs and defined public policies.

In this way, the programs have focused on vulnerable communities in the context of the social problems that impact Colombia.

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Programmatic Solutions

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Toxic Site Identification

Empowering change through data. Our Toxic Site Identification Program (TSIP) locates, assesses, and documents contaminated sites. By storing this information in a publicly accessible database, we equip decision-makers with essential information to address environmental challenges.

Toxic Site Identification Program (TSIP)
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Mercury Contamination Solutions

Local efforts contrinuting to strengthening the implementation of the Minamata Convention and reducing mercury pollution released into the environment, safeguarding both human health and the ecosystem.

 

 

Global Mercury Program: Strategy and Approach
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Lead Contamination Solutions

Activities aimed at identifying sources of lead contamination and contributing to the global effort to reduce lead contamination in vulnerable populations.

Strategy and Approach
Community Members
Advocacy and Campaigns

Join our campaigns to amplify voices, drive change, and protect our planet for future generations.

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Policy and Advocacy Initiatives
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Pure Earth Colombia set up a mobile learning station aimed at raising awareness about the importance of advancing research on lead exposure sources. Attendees had the opportunity to learn detailed information about testing everyday consumer products using a portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) meter to detect lead contamination, among others heavy metals.

Pure Earth Colombia leads initiative to address lead exposure

Projects

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Featured Stories

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Pure Earth Colombia leads initiative to address lead exposure
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An alternative for cleaning mercury-contaminated tailings from ASGM
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Pure Earth Colombia delivers the first temporary mercury storage unit in Latin America
1.1 Community workshops
Spotlight on Colombia: A Benchmark of Knowledge and Innovation in the Region
Mesa Mercurio Procuraduría
Given the increase in levels of mercury pollution, the Colombian government convenes a national table
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Pure Earth Wins Grand Challenge For Innovation To Reduce Mercury
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Prize winners of Artisanal Mining Grand Challenge: The Amazon

Pure Earth Wins Grand Challenge For Innovation To Reduce Mercury

Blog Posts

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Reports

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Colombia Country Reports
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The Lancet Report - Colombia Summary
Accounting
Colombia – Classification Special Tax Regime

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Our Team
LIZETH OLAYA

Country Director

ANGIE TATIANA ORTEGA

Project Coordinator

DANIELA ALONSO

Health Projects Coordinator

CLAUDIA GONZALEZ

Communications Coordinator

MARCELA SALAS

Administrative and Financial Coordinator

CARLOS OSPINA

Account Coordinator

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