Colombia is deeply committed to climate change policies, as evidenced by Law N° 1931 (2018), which outlines actions to adapt to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to decrease the vulnerability of the population and ecosystems while promoting a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The National Statistical office of the country, Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE), is dedicated to developing integrated environmental and economic data, and regularly compiles and disseminates selected accounts from the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA). However, to effectively implement climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, Colombia requires substantial amounts of granular, relevant, and reliable data for evidence-based planning. In this context, a mission took place from July 17-21, 2023, funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and hosted by DANE. During this mission, discussions with authorities focused on key priorities, identifying feasible developments such as enhancements to existing SEEA energy and emissions flow accounts, mineral and energy asset accounts, and the establishment of domestic carbon footprints.
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400293054.019
- ISBN
- 9798400293054
- ISSN
- 3005-4575
- Issue
- 095
- Pages
- 18
- Published in
- United States of America
- StockNumber
- TAREA2024095
- Volume
- 2024
Table of Contents
- A. Introduction and Objectives of the Project 7
- B. Policy Priorities and International Commitments 7
- C. Relevant Stakeholders and Initiatives 8
- Swiss State Secretariat of Economic Affairs (SECO) 8
- National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) 9
- Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) 9
- National Planning Department (DNP) 10
- Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP) 11
- Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADS) 11
- Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MINCIT) 12
- Colombia’s Central Bank (BANREP) 12
- Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) 13
- D. Activities and Outputs 13
- E. Conclusions and Recommendations 14
- Introduction 14
- Mineral and Energy Asset Accounts 14
- Carbon Footprints 14
- Other Priorities 15
- Environmental Government Revenues by Type 15
- Forward Looking indicators of Physical and Transition Risk Indicators 15
- Air Emissions Accounts 15
- Environmental Activity Accounts 16
- F. Coordination 16