SUMMARY
This study explores the serious problem of food insecurity faced by the Kogui community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. It analyzes the socioeconomic and geographical context and, crucially, the impact of the armed conflict on this situation, including the lack of access to basic services, the distance from urban centers, poverty and the active presence of armed groups. It identifies 163 families as being directly affected by food insecurity and scarcity, leading to a high risk of youth recruitment by armed groups as a desperate way to earn income for their families. The need for a comprehensive approach that addresses both the immediate and structural causes of food insecurity, considering the context of the conflict, is emphasized. The geology, soils and vegetation of the Sierra Nevada are described in detail, which are essential to understand the environmental context. Solutions are proposed such as the implementation of rainwater harvesting systems, solar panels and drip irrigation systems to improve agricultural production, in addition to community strengthening strategies and recovery of ancestral practices.