Angélica Durán
Colombian environmental scientist leading reforestation efforts in the Amazon basin
Dr. Angélica Durán is a biologist and founder of Bosques del Vivo, an organization implementing AI-driven reforestation strategies in Colombia's Amazon region. Her 2021 project Río de Árboles has planted over 3 million native tree species using:
- Drone-based seed dispersal systems
- Machine learning for soil analysis
- Community-led nursery networks
In 2023, Durán developed Ecotone, a carbon credit platform that directly funds indigenous communities protecting 500,000 hectares of rainforest. Her peer-reviewed research on biodiversity corridors has been adopted by the Colombian Ministry of Environment. Key innovations include:
- Hybrid tree species resistant to climate shifts
- Blockchain tracking of forest carbon stocks
- Training 1,500+ local technicians through her Guardianes del Bosque program
Her work was highlighted in National Geographic's 2024 documentary Amazon Rising and recognized by the Global Green Heroes Award. Durán's model inspired similar projects in Peru and Brazil, showing 30% faster forest recovery rates compared to traditional methods. Current initiatives include expanding her AI platform to monitor illegal logging activities across 8 million hectares by 2026.
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