What is SAHBIO?
SAHBIO is an initiative focused on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Colombia’s Orinoquía region. By implementing innovative projects like the generation of biocredits and the creation of habitat banks, SAHBIO protects vital ecosystems while fostering productive practices that benefit local communities.
We integrate advanced technology with a strong social commitment to safeguard the region’s natural resources, ensuring a harmonious balance between nature and economic growth.
Protecting biodiversity and empowering local communities
2,000 km² of protected biodiversity
Technology for Conservation
Community Wellbeing
Orinoquía: A natural treasure at risk
Changes in land use, agricultural expansion, and forest fires pose significant threats to the region’s habitats, fragmenting ecosystems and accelerating the loss of biodiversity essential for local life.
We are depleting our natural resources because we have not yet discovered how to generate economic wealth without damaging the ecosystems.
Transforming conservation into meaningful action
SAHBIO transcends environmental protection by generating sustainable opportunities for both nature and local communities. Through partnerships and innovative technology, we turn biodiversity into an asset for everyone.
- Active Conservation in the Orinoquía: We protect critical savannas and wetlands.
- Community Empowerment: We support sustainable practices that benefit local communities.
- Responsible Investments: We facilitate the generation of biocredits and carbon credits that safeguard biodiversity while enhancing ecosystems and supporting local livelihoods.
Results that make a difference
SAHBIO is transforming the Colombian Orinoquía through concrete actions that protect biodiversity and empower local communities. Our commitment to conservation and sustainable development has yielded tangible outcomes that benefit both nature and people.
biocredits in 30 years
Since the beginning of the initiative, SAHBIO has protected 200,000 hectares under carbon conservation schemes, ensuring the preservation of strategic ecosystems. Of this total, 70,000 hectares are part of SAHBIO Biocredits, contributing to natural regeneration and the strengthening of local biodiversity, guaranteeing the survival of endangered species.
tons of CO₂ avoided
Thanks to our conservation initiatives and the use of clean technologies, we have avoided the emission of 7 million tons of CO₂, directly contributing to the fight against climate change and improving air quality in the region.
The driving force behind SAHBIO
SAHBIO is supported by leading conservation and sustainability organizations, blending scientific expertise, environmental management, and community empowerment to ensure the project’s success.
With 5 years of experience in the region and backed by a team with more than 30 years in the field, VISSO leads the financial structuring of SAHBIO, managing impact investments that ensure conservation and sustainable development.
TerraSpectrum uses advanced technology to quantify and assess biodiversity, delivering precise results with tools like eDNA, hyperspectral imaging, and bioacoustics.