CARDER Risaralda, also known as Corporación Autónoma Regional de Risaralda, is an organization dedicated to the management of the environment and renewable natural resources in the fourteen municipalities of the Risaralda Department. They provide a range of services and assistance to the public, including channels for citizen attention, a system for handling complaints and suggestions, and various procedures and services related to the environment. CARDER also focuses on transparency and access to public information, encouraging public participation, conducting diagnostics, and identifying environmental issues.

Their collaborative and innovative approach includes accountability, social control, and the establishment of municipal environmental forums. With their dedicated team and comprehensive management strategies, CARDER Risaralda is committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainability in the region