Colombia – Meeting Minutes, Bogotá, September 25, 2026

Please refer to the attached file. Status of Commitments as of August 11 The GTL presented a follow-up on the commitments made at the previous meeting: Logistics infrastructure monitoring platform: suspended due to a lack of resources for its update. Negotiations with the DIAN to facilitate humanitarian imports: ongoing, with follow-up by IMPACCT. Formalization of SLAs for free WFP services: in progress (see point 3). Dissemination of updated procedures for accessing WFP services: completed; the standard operating procedure (SOP) was shared with partners via email. Periodic reports on operations: no needs identified. Coordination of the joint procurement mechanism: in progress (see point 3). Assessment of the need for further coordination meetings: addressed at this meeting (see point 5). General Situation and Logistical Access Humanitarian Situation (latest data available as of September 7) The death toll rose from 166 to 331, and the number of injured rose from 2, 509 to 4, 505. The figures for missing persons vary from week to week and should be treated with caution. An estimated 1. 2 million people have humanitarian needs, of whom 671, 000 were prioritized in Phase 1. By sector: food security, 1. 3 million people (funding needs of 33. 3 million USD); WASH, shelter, and health: 993, 000; protection: 683, 000, at risk of child recruitment by armed groups; education: 757, 000, with 163 schools at risk of total or partial collapse, still under assessment. Air Transport (as of September 10) Five of the seven affected airports have resumed operations. Cali and Quibdó: main air entry points, with commercial operations resumed. Pereira: normal commercial operations, with restrictions due to ongoing repairs. Cartago: limited commercial operations; humanitarian and emergency operations authorized. Buenaventura: Some commercial flights are operating in uncontrolled mode due to infrastructure damage. Popayán: operations suspended due to ash emissions from the Puracé volcano. Ground Transportation (as of September 22) Cali–Buenaventura: Status changed from total closure to partial reopening, affected by landslides. Pereira–Quibdó: Intermittent service; traffic limited to small vehicles, and community protests reported. Manizales–Fresno: Closed due to a landslide; heavy vehicles are being rerouted via Alto de La Línea. El Naranjo–Zaragoza: open, with sporadic landslides. Earthquake Alert More than 200 earthquakes have been recorded in Chaparral (Tolima). It has not yet been determined whether they are related to the earthquake. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation, including the risk of landslides on major roads. It is recommended to check road conditions before traveling. Update on Logistics Services and Joint Procurement 3. 1 WFP Logistics Services The WFP continues to make storage and transportation services available to the humanitarian community at no cost to the user. A Mobile Storage Unit (MSU) was activated in Quibdó for short-term, high-turnover storage. Since the earthquake, WFP has transported more than 1, 000 metric tons (MT) by land (705 MT), river (354 MT), and sea (90 MT) to more than 12 departments, and has stored more than 400 MT. The WFP’s warehouses in Bogotá, Quibdó, Medellín, and Cali account for the majority of receiving and clearing activities. A total of 104 primary requests were received, generating more than 200 dispatch orders. Approximately 50% of the stored cargo consists of WASH supplies, and about 40% consists of shelter supplies. Chocó is the department where the largest volume of loading has been moved (641 metric tons). To date, 18 SLAs have been signed and are in effect; four new agreements were shared with organizations and are awaiting a response. 3. 2 Joint Procurement HULO presented the revised joint procurement roadmap, developed following missions to Chocó to prioritize the response to the earthquake. Current initiatives: travel agency, food packages, and non-food items (NFI). New priorities: river, maritime, and land transportation of cargo and personnel in the affected areas and nationwide; financial services for cash disbursements; medicines; and construction materials. Framework agreement for NFIs, WASH, shelter, and food packages: an umbrella agreement with three suppliers totaling 4. 2 million euros, of which only 10% has been utilized. Any humanitarian organization may join and obtain the supporting documentation. Loading from Panama: the consultation has closed, and approximately 50 metric tons of cargo from IOM, UNHCR, and Islamic Relief will be transported. ELSA Platform: The collaborative supplier database was expanded to include suppliers shared within the GTL, particularly in Chocó (hardware, kits). Access is open to the humanitarian community upon registration. Funding and Legal Framework The OCHA addendum identifies $148. 1 million in earthquake-related needs, of which $82. 2 million is prioritized for the first phase. The only publicly confirmed amount is the initial allocation of 5 million USD from the CERF. Food security and WASH are the sectors with the greatest needs. The legal framework for the emergency was presented, ranging from Decree 1171 to the decrees issued on September 9. A decree establishing a special regime for the import of humanitarian aid is expected; there are no updates as of this date. The GTL will share it in the WhatsApp group “Colombia Logistics Working Group, ” which is also used for daily reports on humanitarian access and logistics. Frequency of Meetings The GTL proposed meetings every two, three, or four weeks. Project HOPE noted that decisions by the authorities, especially in the health sector (closure of temporary shelters, access permits), change every week and affect operations. It requested a meeting dedicated to imports, featuring an interchange of experiences among organizations, as well as thematic sessions on logistics with government actors such as the UNGRD. It also mentioned local supply difficulties in Risaralda and northern Valle del Cauca (El Águila, Roldanillo). It was agreed to hold meetings every four weeks and to convene special meetings in response to changes in the situation or significant developments, particularly regarding imports. Other Topics No other issues were raised.

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