"Colombia elected a new Congress on 8 March 2026. The elections for the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives were considered an indicator for the upcoming presidential elections taking place on 31 May 2026, particularly regarding the chances of the candidate Iván Cepeda winning the presidency and ensuring continuity of the policies of the leftist government under Gustavo Petro.

Case Report: Just Transition in Colombia

"Colombia’s geographic and socioeconomic characteristics make the country highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Temperatures are on the rise, causing the glaciers of the Andes to melt. Higher intensity of rains leads to floods and landslides in some regions, while other have experienced severe droughts that impact agriculture and hydropower generation. 94 per cent of Colombians recognize effects of climate change on their daily lives...

Professor Vera Trappmann speaks to senior researcher Dario Azzellini about his research on Colombia’s approach to just transition in this latest episode of the “Just transitions – a global exploration” series. Dario gives an overview of Colombia’s holistic and community-driven approach to just transition – where unions, activities and communities push for a post-extractivist future, despite immense risks and structural challenges.

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This podcast episode was recorded remotely in November 2025.

Looking forward to meer everyone invited and singed up for the Labour Transfer School 2024!

Transform!Italia presenta il volume If Not Us, Who? della Fondazione Rosa Luxemburgc on il curatore Dario Azzellini e due degli autori, Lorenzo Feltrin e Anna Calori