Ecuador is experiencing one of the worst community crises related to mining and oil extraction in the country. Despite the Ecuadorian government's vehemently insisting in recent months that it supports the communities affected by Chevron Texaco, who have been resisting for more than 20 years, […]
'The Nobodies'. The Book of Embraces. Eduardo Galeano (1940) Fleas dream of buying a dog, and nobodies dream of escaping poverty, that some magical day good luck will suddenly rain down, that good luck will rain down in buckets; but good luck doesn't rain down yesterday, or today, or tomorrow, […]
"I Live by the Sea" is a booklet that highlights the Rights and Duties of Citizens living in Ecuador's protected marine and coastal areas. "I Live by the Sea" was developed and presented last year as part of the project "Policies and Legislation for the Conservation of Ecosystems and Natural Resources" […]
At San Pablo Lagoon, a call to protect and respect this sacred site. Travel chronicle through Cuicocha, Yaguarcocha, and San Pablo. If life ever takes you to the province of Imbabura, near Otavalo, Ibarra, or Cotacachi, don't forget to stop by the wonderful sacred lagoons nearby […]
Photographer Jade Beall took an untouched photo of herself after giving birth, and then posted it online, prompting thousands of mothers to ask her to do the same for them. The results were excellent.
By: Richard Intriago Barreno FECAOL – ECOLOGICAL ACTION Authorized Crops In Ecuador, we could say that the current situation is very encouraging, with key legislative advances, strong arguments in favor of agrobiodiversity, and a growing critical mass regarding the impacts that the introduction of genetically modified crops in the country would generate. However, […]
Pope Francis, in Ecuador, calls for greater protection of the tropical forest and its peoples. The dignified Kichwa people of Sarayaku and their rich culture are among those likely to be affected by the Ecuadorian government's intentions to expand its oil frontier. The Pope calls for greater protection of the rainforest and its peoples.
The Environmental Management and Development Corporation (ECOLEX) announces a new, free nationwide telephone and email service known as LÍNEA VERDE, which provides advice on potential environmental violations and crimes. LÍNEA VERDE also promotes and disseminates the rights of nature and the rights of […]
Detail of the engraving "Language of the Gods" by artist Roberto Carrión. Approximately 15 relief engravings by artist Roberto Carrión (Guayaquil, 1966) will be exhibited this Thursday at Casa Cultura En Espiral in a free event that will also include a musical performance by Ernesto Cevallos. The artistic evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. and […]
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