Bio-Cultural Corridor (Sierra Nevada)
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Published 14. Oct 2024 by INHABIT in
ÑUIYANZHI - Restoration Knowledge Center
Ñuiyanñi: A Sanctuary for Life and Restoration in the Sierra Nevada

Nestled within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Ñuiyanñi is a sanctuary where life thrives. This land is home not just to a family, but to the elders of the Kogi people, birds, monkeys, bees, and plants that all play a part in protecting the delicate balance of water and biodiversity. The land, once degraded by overgrazing and monocultures, is being restored through a combination of ancestral practices rooted in the Law of Origin and modern scientific methods.

Ñuiyanñi is a living example of how traditional knowledge can meet scientific research to create a hub for soil restoration, biodiversity conservation, and environmental education. By reestablishing biological corridors and offering refuge to endangered species like the Blue-billed Curassow and the Howler Monkey, this space aims to heal both the land and those who come to care for it.

With plans to expand its influence through an innovative soil restoration center, Ñuiyanñi is a beacon of hope for communities across the bioregion, showcasing how collaboration between indigenous wisdom and academic knowledge can regenerate ecosystems and restore balance to the environment.