Biodiversity Monitoring Boost: Colombia is consolidating a national camera-trap network (OTUS) to generate reliable wildlife data for conservation decisions, bringing together Humboldt Institute, Conservation International Colombia, regional environmental authorities, Wildlife Insights, and Google. Energy & Investment: Erco Energía closed a $129M Series C co-led by Ventures EPM (Next Utility Ventures) to scale solar projects, signaling fresh capital for Colombia’s renewables pipeline. Digital Security for Industry: MinTIC will create a weekly working group with major platforms to curb criminal recruitment of minors via social media, after Human Rights Watch flagged rising cases since 2023. Tourism Metrics Upgrade: Colombia’s tourism associations agreed to measure sector performance beyond visitor volume, using spending, regional jobs, sustainability, gastronomy positioning, and security. Oil Sector Reshuffle: Ecopetrol is replacing five vice presidents as part of an executive overhaul aligned with the new government. Mining Output: Denarius Metals reported a 67% jump in Q2 shipments from its Zancudo project in Antioquia, pushing H1 revenue to $8.6M. Construction Innovation: A Colombian startup scaled coffee-husk and recycled-plastic panels into modular homes and classrooms, building 3,700 houses and 1,000 classrooms.