As peace consolidates in Colombia, can biodiversity survive development? We discuss challenges and opportunities for integrating forest biodiversity conservation into developing, war-dilapidated economies of post-conflict regions, paving the way for a green economy and climate resilient society.
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Baptiste, B., Pinedo-Vasquez, M., Gutierrez-Velez, V. et al. Greening peace in Colombia. Nat Ecol Evol 1, 0102 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-017-0102
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