Colombia holds events to address disaster risk and forest fires

In Yopal, the academic event ‘Gestión del Riesgo en Acción 2026’ is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at the Corporación Universitaria Remington. Led by the Yopal Territorial Office of Disaster Risk Management, the gathering aims to strengthen prevention, emergency preparedness, and life protection. Key topics include the application of Law 1523 of 2012, family emergency plans, safe land occupation, and the functioning of Early Warning Systems. The agenda also covers seismic-resistant construction standards and the role of the business sector in risk management.

In Tolima, a public hearing titled ‘Incendios en el Tolima’ has been called for Thursday, November 12, at the University of Tolima in Ibagué. Initiated by Representative Renzo García through the Fifth Commission of the Senate, the hearing seeks to address the impact of forest fires on ecosystems, fauna, and local communities. The session aims to demand institutional commitments regarding prevention, emergency response, and environmental recovery following recent fires in the department.