Who We Are
In 2005, we established Fundación Biodiversa Colombia, a non-profit organization in Colombia. Since then, Fundación Biodiversa Colombia has been promoting and developing research and conservation in the biological, social, and cultural fields, as well as in other areas of knowledge that contribute to the preservation of Colombia’s biological and cultural heritage, seeking alternatives for sustainable development.
In 2020, we also created Fundación Biodiversa, a non-profit organization in the United States. Fundación Biodiversa is a sister foundation to Fundación Biodiversa Colombia and aims to create a platform in the U.S. to share and exchange resources there, providing an opportunity for people in the U.S. to get involved in our projects and offer support.
Biodiversa Foundation
We are a professional membership association, non-profit, tax-exempt, dedicated to promoting nature conservation, the dissemination of knowledge, and sustainable development projects, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(5) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and its regulations, the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, and any applicable successor laws (Tax ID: 85 – 1119766. Also registered in the Netherlands: RSIN 8268.56.299). Subject to the limitations set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws, our purpose is to support community-based nature conservation and sustainable productive projects in Colombia, the United States, and other countries.
Our mission
Our mission is the conservation of natural and cultural heritage through scientific research with social involvement and through sustainable productive projects that contribute to the conservation, social development, and self-sustainability of local communities in Colombia, the United States, and other countries.
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow as a self-sustaining organization that develops projects and research in multiple areas of Colombia, the United States, and other countries, generating positive, growing, and lasting social and environmental impacts.
In Colombia
Our mission
Our mission is the conservation of Colombia’s natural and cultural heritage through scientific research with social involvement and through sustainable productive projects that contribute to conservation, social development, and the self-sustainability of local communities.
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow as a self-sustaining organization that develops projects and research in multiple areas of Colombia, generating positive, growing, and lasting social and environmental impacts.
Board of Directors
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María Teresa Gamez
Founding Directive Board Chairwoman – Biodiversa Foundation US
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Alba Lucía Morales Jiménez
Founding Member, Associate Researcher – FBC / Founding Directive Board Member, Treasurer – Biodiversa Foundation US
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James Watling
Founding Directive Board Member – Biodiversa Foundation US
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Jeremy Besbris
Founding Directive Board Member – Biodiversa Foundation US
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Fernando Arbeláez
Description goes hereGeneral Director, Legal Representative – FBC / Founding Directive Board member – Biodiversa Foundation US
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Mitch Covington
Founding Directive Board Member – Biodiversa Foundation US