Mining, environment and livelihoods in Colombia: Inés Ortiz Correa
Channel: IIED
Date: 22/07/2020

This interview was carried out as part of work by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) to explore the complex issues raised by international investments, investor-state disputes and arbitration mechanisms, with a particular focus on the fragile ecosystem of the Páramo de Santurbán in Colombia.

Artist Inés Ortiz Correa has a very close connection with the páramos and its natural beauty. Through her paintings, she aims to raise awareness of the importance of the rich biodiversity of the area, and the value of defending local natural heritage against damaging commercial activities and interests.

This film was made by Felipe Paz, with additional camerawork and drone photography by Wilson Giraldo and sound by Camila Hansen. Editing was by Monica Hernandez, the interview by Alfonso Gómez Gómez and entire project were overseen by Lorenzo Cotula, principal researcher at IIED.

More details: https://www.iied.org/investment-disputes-below-whose-rights-matter