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A Conversation with Luis Gilberto Murillo, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States

Speakers:

H.E. Luis Gilberto Murillo, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States
Matthew Swift, CEO & Co-Founder, Concordia

Key takeaways & next steps:

  • Colombia has an opportunity to work with the U.S. to facilitate sustainable development in two ways: through facilitating peace efforts in Colombia and prioritizing environmental conservation efforts.
  • In order to create a functional bilateral relationship, stakeholders such as the government, civil society, and the private sector are all necessary to implementing sustainable development initiatives.
  • Policies developed in Colombia must be inclusive, which is achieved through the participation of minority communities, including Black, indigenous, and rural communities.
  • The Latin American region must be at the center of policy discussions, such that the U.S. views the region as an extension of itself, as dialogue is important to produce meaningful changes.

“There is no solution to the problem of climate change and climate change in the U.S. without Latin America and the Caribbean.”

 
H.E. Luis Gilberto Murillo, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States

“One of the objectives of this Summit is to elevate Latin America not just within the hemisphere, but also globally as a more consistent point of conversation and advancement.”

 
Matthew Swift, CEO & Co-Founder, Concordia

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