Brief project description: The SERES project was launched in 2022 through a four-phase process, each focused respectively on: Phase 1: Identifying the main challenges and barriers faced by local governments when integrating EbA measures; Phase 2: Developing a baseline diagnosis through risk and vulnerability assessments, and formulating conservation and restoration opportunities; Phase 3: Strengthening the gender and social inclusion (GESI) approach in the development of EbA pilot projects at the local level; and finally, Phase 4: Promoting sustainable and clean agricultural practices, empowering communities and raising awareness in society about the effects of climate change, through the promotion of food security, ecological restoration, and environmental education.

Implementation period: 2022 – 2026
Funders: Phase 1 and Phase 2: Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA), Phase 3: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), Phase 4: Global EbA Fund, EPIC Network, Interamerican Institute for Global Change Research (IAI)

Implementing organizations: ICLEI – Pontifical Bolivarian University (UPB)

Territory(ies) where it was implemented:
Phase 1: La Estrella and Envigado
Phase 2: La Estrella and Montería
Phase 3: The Star – Phase 4: The Star

Products developed:

• ECHOES Booklet
• Implementation of SbN pilot projects in educational institutions in the municipality of La Estrella
• Climate Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (CRVA) with an ecosystem approach for the municipality of La Estrella
• Educational maps on food security in the municipality of La Estrella
• Course on Ecological and Social Management

Key results:

• Capacity building on the themes of Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Nature-based Solutions, Gender and Social Inclusion, Food Security, and Climate Change
• Formulation of recommendations to strengthen EbA approaches in planning and land management instruments
• Implementation of pilot programs in schools in the municipality of La Estrella and support for training processes with children and young people
• Co-creation of solutions under participatory approaches and integration of diverse visions and knowledge systems