This event is a part of BID project on Collections-based engagement of decision-makers to save globally threatened epiphytes in Colombia( BID-CA2020-047-USE)
During the event, important aspects about the experiences in America with the conservation of epiphytes will be presented and discussed, addressing aspects such as: the current state of conservation, evaluations of extinction risk, the mechanisms or tools that allow us to conserve epiphytes at national level and relevant experiences.