Partnerships, prevention, restoration, and conservation: Avianca's plan to protect wildlife

In April 2025, the airline, in alliance with the National Police, Aerocivil, Coralina, Deprisa, AIRPLAN, Fondo Acción and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), participated in the "Don't Seal Their Fate" campaign, transporting back to the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve (San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina) more than 500 kilograms of shells and marine species confiscated from tourists at José María Córdova Airport in Rionegro, Antioquia.

To strengthen the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking, the airline facilitated, as part of this initiative, the transfer of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) experts to the island to train airport staff. It also provided permanent drop boxes at the counters for marine species to be returned to their habitat. This reinforces the chain of protection from the airports.

Furthermore, through the Avianca Miles Bank and LifeMiles and its Development Partnerships program, the airline directly supports Agenda del Mar projects, which spearheads coral restoration in the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park, one of Colombia's most important reef areas.

“Protecting biodiversity is not only an environmental responsibility, it's also a commitment to communities and to the future of strategic ecosystems in Colombia. At Avianca, we work alongside strategic partners to prevent illegal trafficking of species and support conservation actions that transcend borders and reaffirm our commitment to using all our aircraft as transformative elements,” said Felipe.

Andrés Gómez Vivas, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Avianca.
Protecting biodiversity is only possible through collaborative efforts across different sectors. The combined efforts of public and private entities and civil society organizations can prevent illegal trafficking of species, restore strategic ecosystems, and promote more sustainable tourism. These partnerships are key to transforming environmental commitments into concrete results that benefit both nature and communities.

“At Coralina, we work for the protection and conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems and their biodiversity. Through our collaborative work with Avianca and other partners such as Cornare, Aerocivil, Airplan, Fondo Acción, WCS, and the National Police, we have been able to strengthen our strategy to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking on our island. These partnerships are undoubtedly key and of great importance to us, as they allow us to continue working to protect the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve and all its ecosystemic wealth.” Nacor Bolaños Cubillos,

Protected Areas Coordinator at CORALINA
With these actions, Avianca joins the commemoration of the National Day of Biological Diversity, reiterating the call to travelers and tourists to enjoy natural wealth responsibly, avoiding the purchase or transport of wild species and always respecting local environmental regulations.
 

Source: Avianca.