Monografia reducción de la Huella de Carbono y el fortalecimiento de la participación ciudadana en la Corporación autonoma regional de Cundinamarca, (CAR)

Abstract

The carbon footprint in Colombia refers to the environmental impact caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from various human activities, such as transportation, industry, and agriculture. In a country with rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems, concern about the carbon footprint has become relevant due to the effects of climate change. Colombia has adopted international commitments, such as the Paris Agreement, to reduce its emissions and move towards a more sustainable and low-carbon economy, facing challenges related to deforestation, the use of fossil fuels, and the development of renewable energy. In this way, citizen participation becomes an essential tool to improve community awareness and mobilization towards more sustainable practices, being crucial to reduce the regional carbon footprint and train citizens in making conscious decisions. The active participation of citizens, encouraged through workshops and educational campaigns, is key to cultivating a culture of ecological responsibility and building a society more adaptable to environmental challenges (Stevenson et al., 2018). The integration of sustainable means of transport into daily life, such as bicycles, public transport and electric vehicles, can significantly reduce greenhouse gases, it is essential that the CAR promotes these alternatives in its jurisdiction to achieve sustainability goals and improve the quality of life of the population (Dietz & Stern, 2008).