The Heart of What We Do
Fundación Cataruben es una organización sin ánimo de lucro ubicada en una de las regiones con mayor biodiversidad de sur america. Desarrollamos soluciones climáticas basadas en la naturaleza para conservar la biodiversidad, el agua y los ecosistemas estratégicos en esta región. Cataruben también cuenta con un Departamento de Investigación, Desarrollo Tecnológico e Innovación (I+D+i) que genera conocimiento sobre compensaciones de carbono.
The main services provided by Cataruben are the development of specialized consultancies in climate change mitigation, the quantification of GHG reductions and/or removals in the AFOLU sector, and the development of technological solutions aimed at improving the processes in the life cycle of a climate change mitigation project. Our experience and the work we have done over the years have allowed us to become a benchmark at the local, regional and national levels.
Mission
We develop nature-based solutions through science, technology and innovation by avoiding and removing GHG emissions, generating net biodiversity gains and reducing the water footprint in order to contribute to sustainable development goals.
Vision
In 2030 we will be recognized nationally for our sustainable, replicable, and innovative natural resource management model.
Promote conservation
Of water and biodiversity in strategic ecosystems within private properties.
Avoid and eliminate GHG emissions
From deforestation and the land use change in private properties in wetlands, grasslands, foothills, moors, Andean forests, and Andean hills of northern South America.
Economically Incentivize
An economic model that rewards farmers and owners for direct conservation activities and implementing sustainable practices.
A job with a human focus
Cataruben has a human approach to sustainability and climate change mitigation. We implement natural climate solutions and grant most of the income to farmers who directly implement climate change mitigation activities. Through our focus, Cataruben has been able to improve the life quality of more than 300 families, eliminate 1.5 million tons of CO2EQ and avoid degradation, deforestation, and land use change in more than 200 thousand hectares of strategic natural ecosystems.
Our team
We offer a creative and innovative space for people who want to expand the limits of climate change mitigation projects and help communities. You will join a team, a team of people who help each other and grow together. Cataruben employees work at our modern headquarters in Yopal, Casanare. We celebrate our achievements, we help each other, we promote open communication and there are group activities and snacks!
This is what it’s like to work in Cataruben:
Our Team
Maria Fernanda Wilches Fonseca
CEO
Cofounder
I lead an exceptional team that innovates to minimize the number of threatened species and maximize carbon sequestration while improving water quality regulation in northern South America.
Contact: [email protected]
Eduwin Hincapie Peñaloza
CBO (Chief Biodiversity Officer)
Cofounder
Environmental business researcher specialized in carbon credits from natural ecosystems, the industrialization of nature-generated products such as butterflies, oils resins, and cocoa, and Data business development.
Contact: [email protected]
Viviana Casallas Roa
International Relations Manager
I lead the international relations and marketing aspects of Cataruben, establishing and implementing strategies for brand recognition, and Cataruben’s products and services sales.
Contact: [email protected]
Yudi Sanabria
Antropologic Manager
I lead anthropological management through human resources and the implementation, monitoring, and constant improvement of our comprehensive management system.
Contact: [email protected]
Willian Barragan
IMDi Manager
I lead innovation, scientific research, and tech development in order to efficiently conserve through natural climate solutions.
Contact: [email protected]
Patricia Luna
CAO (Chief Accounting Officer)
I lead accounting coordinating, analyzing, and controlling resource management for the analysis and decision-making of Cataruben’s operations.
Contact: [email protected]
Sandra Duarte
Chief Operating Officer
Board Member
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I lead the operational carbon strategies of different initiatives in natural ecosystems and agroecosystems in Northern South America.
Contact: [email protected]
Jhon Maldonado
CultivO2 initiative director
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I lead CultivO2, an initiative that removes GHG through the implementation of low-carbon productive systems.
Contact: [email protected]
Shirley Rojas
Paramuno initiative manager
Board Member
I lead the Paramuno initiative which protects strategic high-mountain ecosystems.
Contact: [email protected]
Lisbeth Menjure
Co2Bio initiative director
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I lead the climate change mitigation initiative Co2Bio which is developed in wetlands and gallery forests.
Contact: [email protected]
Jose Luis Rodriguez
OrinoCO2 initiative director
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I lead the OrinocO2 initiative which seeks to preserve strategic natural ecosystems in the high plains of the Orinoquia region.
Contact: [email protected]
Laura Cristina Peña
Aramaco2 Initiative Director
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I lead a project called ara maco2. This project seeks to strengthen the processes of biodiversity conservation in the Colombian Amazon, through the transfer of knowledge and support in the implementation of this model to local organizations and communities.
Contacto: aramaco2 @cataruben.org
Our policies
In order to meet the highest standards, needs, and expectations from our allies, our operations at Cataruben are based on the following policies. We invite you to get to know them.
| Comprehensive management system (pdf) | Descargar |
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| Consumption prevention policy (pdf) | Descargar |
| Road behavior policy (pdf) | Descargar |
| Intellectual property policy (pdf) | Descargar |
| Conflict of interest policy (pdf) | Descargar |
| Intellectual property policy (pdf) (pdf) | Descargar |
| Workplace harassment prevention policy (pdf) | Descargar |
| Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy (pdf) | Descargar |
| Risk Management Policy (pdf) | Descargar |
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