But what is a biodiversity? Biodivercities are urban spaces where nature is part of sustainable urban development , which helps solve the main environmental, social and economic problems . The Phone Number List city of Barranquilla has been working for some time on the sustainable recovery of its natural spaces. Already in 2013, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in its commitment to the urban development of the region, recognized it as a sustainable and competitive city . A few years later, in 2019, thanks to the commitment of local and national administrations, it was selected to be the first biodivercity in the National Biodivercity Program of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.
Last year, Barranquilla, with the support of the IDB's Urban Development and Housing Division, began one of the most important works that will mark a before and after in the city, which is the comprehensive recovery of the Mallorquín swamp. Why is the recovery of the Mallorquín swamp so important? Two images with the Mallorquín swamp, includes mangrove vegetation The Mallorquín swamp is a coastal lagoon located in Barranquilla, on the left bank of the mouth of the Magdalena River, in the Caribbean Sea. It has a very rich ecosystem, housing four of the five types of mangroves considered unique ecosystems worthy of conservation in the country and serving as habitat for more than 36 species of fish. Mangroves are the perfect buffer against hurricanes and storms. They protect coastal communities and also serve as a barrier against the impacts of climate change . However, worldwide the loss of this ecosystem is more frequent than imagined.