Because of its unique geography, La Guajira is home to an abundance of wind and solar resources that could become a big part of how Colombia meets its national climate and clean energy goals. The estimated total prospective capacity for wind energy alone in the region is 15 GW, and there are a number of financing opportunities that could aid in renewable energy development. At the same time, La Guajira is the homeland of several indigenous Wayuu communities who have long seen their land exploited for fossil fuel mining and have been denied a meaningful voice in decisions about resource-extraction in their region. As such, any renewable energy development in La Guajira must also be seen as an opportunity to collaborate honestly and transparently with local communities to ensure fair land use compensation, as well as the accommodation of Wayuu communities’ needs, priorities, and ways of life. If this process goes well, it could be an important model for improved relations between renewable energy interests and indigenous communities worldwide.