How can the state, which has historically been instrumental in the degradation of the environment, become more active in its protection? Among the key actors in any such transformation would be dedicated ministries of environment. Yet, since these institutions were first created in the 1970s, we have barely begun to understand how they are affected by politics. This analysis of how the Colombian Ministry of Environment emerged and subsequently evolved shows the crucial impact of political debates and changes on environmental management. In particular, the study shows that Colombian...
How can the state, which has historically been instrumental in the degradation of the environment, become more active in its protection? Among the key...