Maria Clara Valencia

María Clara is a Colombian journalist with a background in literary studies and a strong interest in the environment. She holds a Bachelor’s in Literary Studies, a Graduate Specialization in Journalism and a Master’s in Mass Communication. Her academic background has been strengthened by broad international experience (in the USA, Europe and Latin America) in journalistic research and various media. Over the past years, María Clara has worked as a freelance, based in Colombia. She covers different topics, including the environment, energy and climate change.

Colombia could be paid to care for its forests

By: Maria Clara Valencia on December 3rd, 2009

Colombia could be one of the countries to benefit from a planned UN scheme to slow deforestation. if it can protect and manage its forest ecosystems. But it will have to allow communities to benefit from the money.