From August 21 to 24, the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador was the environmental capital of Latin America and the Caribbean. Since 2013 the Latin American Green Awards, have taken place here. This initiative
READ MOREEnvironmental, Indigenous groups in Ecuador threaten action over Amazon oilfield. A pipeline of state-owned Petroecuador is pictured as Ecuador is preparing to shut down oil production in the
READ MOREWork about 1 hour outside of Quito in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Volunteers will assist in forest research and support environmental education
READ MOREEcotourism, also known as sustainable tourism, focuses on minimizing the negative impact on the environment and maximizing the benefits for local communities. It aims to promote responsible travel that creates positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Ecuador, with its protected areas, national parks, and
READ MOREApproved in December 2009, the national environmental policy of Ecuador is based on three main areas: institutional management of environmental issues, consideration of
READ MOREIn May 2021, the Government of Ecuador launched the Implementation Plan of the First NDC, guiding the implementation of mitigation actions and adaptation measures in the priority sectors of the National Climate
READ MOREEcuador The territorial planning framework in Ecuador is known as the Plan de Desarrollo y Ordenamiento Territorial (PDOT). It is one component in an ambitious effort to articulate a Plan Nacional
READ MOREThe project within Ecuador is implemented by the Ministries and Bureaus of Fisheries and Planning and hopes to directly benefit 105,000 individuals whose livelihoods depend directly on four targeted fisheries. Still in its initial phase, the GMC project in Ecuador is designed to support the creation and implementation of two Sustainable Marine
READ MOREResearch Across Ecuador and Beyond. Overview The Center for Tropical Research conducts cutting edge research in the Amazon and the Andes to complement our primary focus on the Chocó. In these projects, CTR combines the 2000 Research in the Chocó Rainforest. Our Efforts Top-level scientific research is the mainstay of our efforts in
READ MOREAn account of the movement for sustainable development in Ecuador through four eras: movement origins, neoliberal boom, neoliberal bust, and citizens'' revolu
READ MOREand focused on sustainable consumption. SDG 13 - Climate action Regarding control and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the production processes, through the execution of projects for forest conservation and sustainable production, the national territory under conservation or environmental management has been increased.
READ MOREAfter a decade of prosperity, a less favorable external context demands that Ecuador ensure fiscal sustainability, strengthen the foundations of dollarization, promote new engines of growth and protect the social gains achieved. Enhancing institutional and environmental sustainability. Each area has results indicators. To achieve them, the
READ MOREEnvironmental Issues in Ecuador. Over the past few years, Ecuador has had a shift of consciousness regarding the environment. Government initiatives in major cities allow for the building of green spaces and eco
READ MOREThe country has planted the seeds for a greener, more sustainable environmental future for this and future generations. Ecuador''s environmental work is
READ MOREEcuador has various institutions supporting the sound management of chemicals and waste in a sustainable manner. It is one of two countries in Latin America that implemented the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. Furthermore, in 2010 all pesticides that were classified as extremely or highly
READ MORESustainable management of natural resources in Ecuador. Ecuador is one of the 17 most megadiverse countries in the world. Páramos, a high Andean mountain ecosystem underpinning key ecosystem services, supply water, act as carbon sinks, and provide habitats for endemic species, many of which carry high economic value.
READ MOREThe Natural Step framework is a good tool for capturing the benefits and liabilities of globalization from a systemic perspective that includes the major areas in the globalization debate: environmental sustainability, inequality, labor conditions and rights, national sovereignty, and cultural and community impact.
READ MOREThe Environment of Ecuador contains almost 20,000 species of plants, 1,500 species of birds, 341 species of mammals and more than 840 species of reptiles and amphibians. It includes World Heritage Sites like the Galápagos Islands, and magnificent parks such as the Yasuni National Park.. Straddled across the Andes on the most westerly point of South
READ MOREReport No. 40249-EC Republic of Ecuador Country Environmental Analysis Environmental Quality and Natural Resource Management for Sustained Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation June 28, 2007 Sustainable Development Department Latin America and the Caribbean Region Public Disclosure Authorized Document of the World Bank
READ MOREElectricity is the main energy carrier in today''s society and plays a vital role in a sustainable future. Based on the Ecuadorian experience, the goal of this study is to analyze the environmental performance of current and forecasted scenarios of electricity generation and supply using life cycle methods, as a basis to discuss the appropriateness
READ MOREIn 2015, after the approval of the 2030 Agenda, Ecuador pledged to meet the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2017, the Executive Power ratified its
READ MOREElectricity is the main energy carrier in today''s society and plays a vital role in a sustainable future. Based on the Ecuadorian experience, the goal of this study is to analyze the environmental
READ MOREEcuador has traditionally struggled to structure tenders and PPPs that are bankable, transparent, and competitive. This has discouraged private investment and attracted companies that lack a commitment to quality construction, accountability and transparency, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. Corruption remains widespread, and
READ MOREThe initiative aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable development. Although the initiative was not ultimately successful, it demonstrated Ecuador''s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. Close-up of a squirrel monkey at Yasuni National Park,
READ MOREThe five projects, plus the Llurimagua project, located in Imbabura, should attract investments of about USD 8 billion up to 2024, presenting optimism for the mining industry, but the challenges are in mitigating environmental impacts and training productive labor. Keywords mining policy; environmental sustainability; Ecuador
READ MOREFrom the lungs of the earth to the founding place of evolution, little Ecuador packs a big punch, exceeding expectations in nature-based sustainable travel. Leading the way as a global change-maker, Ecuador marries
READ MORESustainable landscapes in Ecuador. By working side by side with indigenous communities we aim to build processes that communities and local
READ MOREPork is one of the proteins of greatest demand worldwide. This study has evaluated the environmental sustainability of pig production by applying the life cycle assessment methodological framework. The system boundaries include feed production, pig production, slaughtering, and slaughterhouse by-product management. Within this
READ MOREBy intensifying investments in targeted programmes, policies will also contribute to closing gaps across nine other Sustainable Development Goals in Ecuador spanning the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. 1.2: By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in
READ MOREEcuador offers unrivaled opportunities to delve into fascinating and diverse ecosystems, from the lush Amazon Rainforest to the captivating Galapagos Islands. This past June, School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) faculty members Mary Dinsmore, PhD, and Steven Mitten, SJ, MS, led thirteen Loyola students on an unforgettable study abroad
READ MOREOne of the main lessons that Ecuador learned from the Chevron case is that the country suffered from a weak regulatory government system that did not address in a timely matter the use of oil extraction technologies harmful to the environment.90 There was also a lack of a conceptual. 87.
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