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Abstract

Colombia Bio is a series of documentaries on the scientific expeditions carried out under a Colciencias project by the same name. The project intends to document the biodiversity of regions that have remained so far unexplored for several reasons, mostly related to the country’s armed conflict. Every chapter will record a journey, of high scientific value, aimed at completing the rich inventory that ranks Colombia as second most bio diverse country in the world. A group of passionate researchers will enter these inhospitable and hard to reach territories, to document their fauna, flora and microorganisms, and even more so, to discover any new species that may inhabit them. Meanwhile, we will observe the local communities, their historical background, their participation in the expeditions, and the impact of them in their lives. The series is highly cinematographic, and therefore, is in the hands of several Colombian filmmakers and movie directors, each of whom will be responsible for one episode. Based on their expertise, they will be free to tell the stories as they choose, granting priority to the researchers’ discipline and to the expedition as an occasion to discuss the country and its communities, beyond the territory. All these elements should be fundamental to complete their conceptual proposals. The Colombia Bio documentary series is one of the actions for the promotion of science, technology, and innovation of Colciencias’ Mentality and Culture Division. Its purpose is to foster and strengthen a culture that values and administers knowledge, by developing contents and experiences that improve the perception of Colombians about scientific matters.

Biography

Colciencias It’s the Administrative Deparment of Science, Technology and innovation that depends on the presidency and leads the national System of Science, Technology and innovation (SNCTI). The entity focuses its efforts in four specific areas.

E-mail: sbautista@colciencias.gov.co