The Colombian Academy of Sciences was founded in 1929, and in 1933 was recognized as a consultative body of the Colombian government. The Academy is a non-governmental organization with three groups of membership: corresponding, full (40 members) and honorary (7 members). It promotes scientific research, and in particular, programmes oriented towards enhancing knowledge of the Colombian natural environment and its resources. The improvement of science teaching, at all levels of the Colombian educational system, is another main task. These activities are considered of the highest priority for scientific capacity building in the country. Shortly after its establishment, the Revista was published and each year, the academy delivers two prizes: "The Colombian Academy of Sciences Prize" and "Twas Prizes for Young Scientists in Colombia".

President:
Dr. Jaime Rodriguez-Lara

Vice-President:
Dr. Xavier Caicedo-Ferrer

Foreign Secretary/Secretary General:
Dr. José  A. Lonzano Iriarte (S.G.)
email: jlozano@accefyn.org.co