Unique ecosystems, innovative conservation |
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Explore the formation of some fascinating eco-systems in the Colombian Andes, tour an award-winning bio-construction project and discover ways to lower your carbon emissions at home. Join experts from Kasaguadua, a natural reserve that is helping to protect 12 hectares of verdant mountain landscape and is pioneering an eco-friendly way of living. We tailor each tour to a time and date that suits you and adjust the experience to your students' study focus.
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Structure
Where: Salento, Colombia's Coffee Zone Duration: 1hr 30 minutes Number of participants: Minimum 6 Cost: From $4 USD per student (free for professors)* Dates: Flexible Structure: Live streamed presentation from project leader, virtual tour of the bio-construction project, Q&A, tailored group discussion and challenge. Language: English or Spanish |
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Testimonials
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University of North Florida
“I had students in a class this Fall (2020) that I wanted to have connect and collaborate with students from other countries, specifically on issues of the SDGs. Kagumu’s webinars are doing very well at exactly that. The perspectives are invaluable, so this is really great!” Jeff Chamberlain, Dean, Hicks Honors College |
Santo Tomas, Colombia
"I am very happy to have had the opportunity to learn in these spaces created to generate change" Yiseth Camila López Chaparro, Student, Santo Tomas, Colombia |
Learning topics
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• Bio-construction - Tour a bio-construction project whose award-winning construction techniques allow for harmonious living in Colombia's Andean rainforest
• Environmental conservation - learn how Andean mountains determine the vast biodiversity, fascinating climates and unique high-altitude tropical ecosystems known as páramos. • Low-carbon living - explore ways you can lower your carbon emissions at home with the sustainable use of energy, waste and an innovative water system. • Responsible tourism - Kasaguadua provides a shining example of sustainable nature-based tourism with a commitment to hitting its triple bottom line of environmental, community and economical sustainability. |
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Your expert guide |
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After becoming inspired while in central Africa, Bogotá-born Carlos Diazgranados
created Kasaguadua – a Colombian natural reserve promoting sustainable environmental and social impact. Carlos works to preserve an Andean rainforest in the country’s coffee zone and he has helped construct a series of innovative eco pods that form the basis for eco-friendly living. |
