Navigating Policy Coherence for Peacebuilding and Environmental Sustainability in Colombia
Publisher: CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies
Author(s): Karoll Valentina Yomayuza, Alexander Buritica Casanova, and Daniela Salas Betancourt
Date: 2024
Topics: Climate Change, Governance, Land, Renewable Resources
Countries: Colombia
How do we align policies to support both peacebuilding and environmental sustainability? This compelling question was at the heart of a recent webinar hosted by Alliance Bioversity & CIAT in collaboration with the Universidad de los Andes. Led by Alexander Buriticá and the NPS Initiative team, the session unpacked the complexities of aligning public policies for sustainable development.
The National Policies and Strategies (NPS) Initiative’s focus on food, water, and land policies is a model for understanding and enhancing policy alignment for long-term social and environmental resilience.
Why does policy coherence matter? Public policies shape the frameworks for peace, environmental protection and sustainable development. Yet, as Alexander outlined, misaligned policies — whether in food security, water management or land use— can hinder progress and sometimes create new challenges. This webinar highlighted strategies for measuring and enhancing policy alignment, with Colombia serving as a case study.