As Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia (2020-2022), he succeeded in positioning the country as a global reference in the fight against climate change and the protection of biodiversity. His leadership and work in building a sustainable future, distinguished by his strategic vision, global commitment, and concrete achievements in conservation, have earned him recognition as a Champion of Nature by the World Economic Forum. Additionally, he was selected by the Sachamama organization among the "100 Latinos most committed to climate action" in the years 2022 and 2023. In 2023, PMI Caribe recognized his leadership in successfully implementing the "One Million Corals for Colombia" program, consolidating his position as a tireless advocate for environmental health and marine sustainability. Furthermore, Correa has been recognized by National Geographic for his key role in protecting 30% of the world's marine and terrestrial areas by 2030, as he led efforts that not only enabled Colombia to achieve but surpass this goal in 2022 (eight years ahead of schedule), as well as the declaration of the Tribugá - Cupica - Baudó Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Currently, as a Senior Fellow at Conservation International, he is the ambassador for Mangrove Breakthrough, an ambitious initiative to protect and restore millions of hectares of mangroves worldwide. Additionally, he co-chairs the Experts Task Force on Nature Positive Cities at the World Economic Forum (WEF), serves on the board of directors of National Geographic's Pristine Seas program, and advises the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on the development of carbon markets in Latin America. His participation in key international events, such as UNGA, CBD COP15, UNFCCC COP27-28, WEF, G7, and G20, underscores his global commitment to climate action. Prior to his national career, Correa demonstrated his ability as Mayor of Montería (2012-2015), transforming the city into a sustainability model by focusing development around the Sinú River.