# Regional development and environmental planning in South and > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-development-and-environmental-planning-in-south-and > Updated: 2026-08-14T19:37:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Regional authorities in Bolivia and Colombia have initiated long-term development and environmental planning. In Bolivia’s Santa Cruz Department, the 2026–2030 Autonomous Development Plan is integrating climate-change adaptation and risk management, supported by Germany’s GIZ and the Green Climate Fund. Simultaneously, Colombian governors in Santander and Norte de Santander introduced a Strategic Regional Plan targeting 2035, focusing on environmental governance, multimodal transport, and water management. Efforts in Colombia have since expanded to include territorial planning by the CARDER environmental authority. This initiative prioritizes institutional coordination to manage environmental emergencies, specifically through monitoring the environmental state of Risaralda and investigating geological concerns such as cracks near the Cauca River. The focus remains on gathering data regarding regional watersheds to support prevention efforts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Regional development and environmental planning initiatives in Colombia and Dominican Republic Regional authorities in Colombia and the Dominican Republic are prioritizing territorial planning, environmental monitoring in Risaralda, and socioeconomic development strategies to meet long-term national deat 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-development-and-environmental-planning-initiatives-in-colombia-and-dominican-republic ### 2026-07-28: Bolivia's Santa Cruz and Colombia's Gran Santander unveil long‑term regional development plans Santa Cruz, Bolivia adds climate adaptation to its 2026‑2030 development plan, while Colombia's Gran Santander region presents a 2035 strategic plan targeting environmental governance, productivity and multimod 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivias-santa-cruz-and-colombias-gran-santander-unveil-longterm-regional-development-plans --- Cite as: Regional development and environmental planning in South and. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-development-and-environmental-planning-in-south-and