2024-04-19 00:32:49
Architect Helga María Rivas Ardila has been officially appointed as the new Manager of the Adaptation Fund. This decision, made by President Gustavo Petro Urrego, ratifies his commitment to protecting the environment and adapting to the challenges of climate change.
The possession of Rivas Ardila was carried out by the Vice Minister of Finance, Diego Guevara Castañeda, through Decree 0466 of April 11, 2024. This act marks a milestone in the direction of the Adaptation Fund, consolidating the leadership of Helga María in the entity, where he had been performing interim duties since the beginning of the year.
President Petro, in his speech during the Government with the People in San Marcos, Sucre, announced the permanence of Rivas Ardila as manager, underscoring his commitment to the cause and his ability to lead the Fund in the desired direction. This commitment is reflected in the reorientation of the Adaptation Fund’s mission, which now focuses on comprehensively addressing the challenges of adaptation to climate change, as announced during the presidential intervention last March.
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Upon assuming her new role, Helga María Rivas Ardila expressed her commitment to the challenges ahead, highlighting the importance of strengthening the entity as a benchmark in climate adaptation and vulnerability. Its objectives include the design of physical and ecological infrastructure projects, territorial planning around water and the promotion of sustainable habitats, integrating the voices of communities and territorial entities.
One of the emblematic projects that the Adaptation Fund is already working on is the Comprehensive Project for the reduction and mitigation of climate risks in the La Mojana ecoregion. This project, which has begun with protection works in key municipalities such as San Marcos and Magangué, seeks to coordinate efforts at the local, regional and national level to promote territorial planning and climate adaptation in this important area of the country.
Helga María Rivas Ardila’s track record in the Government of Change supports her ability to lead these challenges. With experience in major infrastructure projects in key sectors such as housing, education, health, transport and sanitation, her social focus and commitment to community well-being are evident. From her participation in the reconstruction of Armenia after the 1999 earthquake to her work in Human Bogotá, Rivas Ardila has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to building a more sustainable and resilient future for Colombia.
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