ANLA

The Autoridad Nacional de Licencias Ambientales (ANLA) is a Colombian public institution responsible for environmental licensing and related regulatory processes. Its work includes evaluating and monitoring environmental licenses, administering environmental permits and procedures, and supporting public participation throughout the licensing process and the broader cycle of public management. The agency also provides information and services to citizens, including guidance on procedures, customer-service channels, requests and complaints, institutional programs, and virtual appointments.

Through its website, ANLA offers access to public information on its organization, regulations, procurement, planning, budgets, reports, and open data. It publishes news and updates on environmental decisions, projects, sanctions, public consultations, and institutional accountability. The site also provides educational resources, including free virtual courses about environmental licensing, and information for producers with packaging-related obligations. ANLA engages with communities, journalists, and other stakeholders through participation mechanisms, consultations, and public events. Its services and information help citizens and organizations understand environmental requirements and interact with the authority.