# Social and environmental recognition in Colombia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-and-environmental-recognition-in-colombia > Updated: 2026-09-25T13:36:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In September 2026, various organizations in Colombia held ceremonies to recognize achievements in human rights, public service, and environmental management. Initial recognitions included the 2026 National Human Rights Award, which honored leaders and collectives in Santander, Cauca, Chocó, and Valle del Cauca for their work regarding peace and justice for conflict victims. Additionally, the Corporación Autónoma Regional del Alto Magdalena (CAM) initiated a call for citizen environmental education projects across 26 municipalities in Huila. Later in the month, focus shifted to public service and technological innovation. The 26th Corazón Verde Award was announced to honor National Police officers for categories including heroism, community leadership, and crime fighting. In the environmental sector, Corponor received the 2026 MapBiomas Colombia Award for GeoNorte Ambiental Pro, a technological tool designed to automate environmental data analysis and support territorial planning. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Colombia recognizes police heroism and environmental innovation Colombia celebrates public service and innovation through the Corazón Verde awards for police and Corponor's MapBiomas award for environmental technology. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-recognizes-police-heroism-and-environmental-innovation ### 2026-09-10: Colombia recognizes social and environmental leaders through awards and community projects Social and environmental leaders in Colombia have been recognized through the National Human Rights Awards and CAM's environmental education project call in Huila. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-recognizes-social-and-environmental-leaders-through-awards-and-community-projects --- Cite as: Social and environmental recognition in Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-and-environmental-recognition-in-colombia