Colombia
Labour unions and popular movements taking the lead
Colombia Case Report. Just Transition in Colombia
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...
Wie Gewerkschaften in Kolumbien für die Energiewende und die Demokratisierung der Wirtschaft kämpfen
Kolumbiens Energiegewerkschaften betrachten die Energiewende als Chance für einen Strukturwandel. Zu ihren zentralen Zielen gehören die Reindustrialisierung zur Erreichung von Energie- und Ernährungssouveränität sowie Wassergerechtigkeit. Im Einklang mit diesem egalitären, kollektiven und territorial verankerten Entwicklungsmodell fördern die Gewerkschaften – insbesondere im Kohlesektor – Arbeiter*innengenossenschaften. In seinem Beitrag zur Reihe „Deep Democracy“ untersucht Dario Azzellini die Verflechtung von Energiedemokratisierung und der Entwicklung einer alternativen Wirtschaft.
Unions Fight for Energy Democratization and an Alternative Economy
Energy Transition in Colombia
Colombia’s energy unions view the transition as an opportunity for structural change. Their central objectives are reindustrialization aimed at achieving energy and food sovereignty and water justice. In line with this egalitarian, collective, and territorially grounded model of development, unions – especially those in the coal sector – are promoting worker cooperatives in renewable energy, technology, and agriculture. In his contribution to the “Deep Democracy” series, Dario Azzellini explores the intertwining of energy democratization and the development of an alternative economy.
Trade Unions and Just Transition in Colombia
Presentation at the Conference "Global Perspectives on Labour, Climate Policy and Just Transition: Research Findings from 14 Countries." 5 June 2025, Brussels. 17 Min.
What Colombia’s new Congress could mean for the country’s plans for a Just Transition
"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.
Labour unions and popular movements taking the lead
Just Transition in Colombia
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...
Just Transitions - a global exploration: Colombia
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.
https://soundcloud.com/leedsunibschool/just-transitions-a-global-explora...
This podcast episode was recorded remotely in November 2025.
Der Paramilitarismus ist ein strategisches Projekt und ein integraler Bestandteil des Staates
Paramilitarismus in Kolumbien – Der illegale bewaffnete Arm der Eliten und des Kapitals
1. Einführung
Die Paramilitärs in Kolumbien sind der bewaffnete Arm der Eliten, der von allen staatlichen Behörden, auf sämtlichen Verwaltungsebenen und in allen sozialen Schichten unterstützt wird oder damit verwoben ist. Sie wurden mithilfe der kolumbianischen Armee, mehrerer kolumbianischer und US-amerikanischer Geheimdienste und von Söldnern gebildet. Der Paramilitarismus ist ein strategisches Projekt und ein integraler Bestandteil des Staates.
Plan estatal para hallar personas desaparecidas en Colombia
Las autoridades colombianas iniciaron hoy la excavación de la que está considerada la "mayor fosa común urbana del mundo". ¿Quiénes son las víctimas de la escombrera de Medellín? El análisis por Darío Azzellini, investigador y doctor en Sociología y Ciencias Políticas.
Entrevista con Dario Azzellini, de Eva Golinger, "Detrás de la noticia"
La guerra contra las drogas
Entrevista con Dario Azzellini, de Eva Golinger, "Detrás de la noticia"
