Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Grand Forum for the Defense of the Bruno Stream, Health, and the Environment

Attend or follow the conclusions of this Grand Forum in La Guajira which will discuss how irresponsible and unfeasible it is to divert the Bruno Stream, based on the expertise of many scholars and the experience of local communities historically affected by Cerrejon.


Date: March 4 and 5, 2015.
Place: Centro Cultural, Salon Sierra Nevada, Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia

Speakers:
1. Andrea Nardini. International specialist in fluvial beds, from a geomorphic and hydraulic point of view.
2. Jorge Enrique Robledo. Senator of the Republic of Colombia
3. Albero Castilla. Senator of the Republic of Colombia
4. Ericka Cuida. Geologist from the National University of Colombia
5. Alfredo Deluque Zuleta. Representative for the Council of La Guajira
6. Luis Alvaro Pardo. Economist, journalist, and expert in environmental and extractivist law
7. Jhonny Isaac Perez Montiel. Ph.D. Environmental Engineering
8. Felipe Rodriguez. Coordinator of the Civic Committee for the Dignity of La Guajira
9. Jairo Quiroz. President of Sintracarbon, Workers Union of Cerrejon
10. Yazmin Romero, Member of Alliance of Wayuu Women
11. Censat Agua Viva. NGO expert on environmental Issues
12. Collective Lawyers, Jose Alvear Restrepo (CCAJAR). Defenders of collective rights
13. Alex Gonzales. Biology Student, University of La Guajira
14. Samuel Arregoces. Director of Fecodemigua


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