The Role of Jurists in Environmental Protection

Environmental attorney José Vicente Zapata was interviewed by El Tiempo about the growing role of the judiciary in environmental protection in Colombia. Mr. Zapata highlighted that both socioenvironmental conflicts and litigation have increased, driven by greater awareness of environmental issues and an increase in ecological responsibility. The article also discussed how recent regulatory reforms and stricter sanctions are transforming legal practice, requiring lawyers to integrate sustainability strategies when advising clients.

"So far this year, the National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) has imposed fines exceeding 7,000 million pesos for environmental violations," he noted.

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