Ideas for Responsible Seabird Watching

APPROACHING BIRDS FROM BOATS Sometimes we find spectacular concentrations of seabirds at sea; groups of birds feeding at the surface, diving, or simply resting and bathing. Many of these birds have traveled hundreds or thousands of kilometers, often to feed their young. Being aware of birds in […]

Incentives for responsible and ethical tourism are announced in Ecuador

The Ministry of Tourism (Mintur), through Luis Falconí (Vice Minister), and the Ecuadorian Institute of Standardization (INEN), through its director, Patricia León, signed an institutional cooperation agreement seeking to develop regulatory studies on quality management for tourism institutions. The signing of this agreement, which was attended by […]

What to do in case of earthquakes?

The Santa Elena Fire Department shares this safety informational material with us. It's always important to emphasize the ideas that should remain in the community's awareness regarding the measures to take in the event of these types of events. A prepared community will be more likely to survive these events […]

What to do in case of earthquakes (part 2)

These important tips from safety experts can make a big difference...we invite you to share them with your loved ones. DURING THE EARTHQUAKE: Control your fear, stay calm, and remember what you need to do. Find safe areas wherever you are. Stay where you are. Stay away from windows, mirrors, and glass objects that […]

What to do in case of earthquakes (part 1)

Because those of us who live in Peru, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador are in areas with a high risk of earthquakes, we at Ballenita Sí Online want to share these tips with you so you can be prepared and know how to react during these events. A well-prepared community is more likely to survive events of this nature. AS […]

CONFENIAE STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN VOLUNTARY ISOLATION

The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (CONFENIAE), in response to the events that have occurred between our brothers and sisters of the Waorani Nationality and the Tagaeri and Taromenane Peoples, expresses its concern about the harassment that we indigenous peoples suffer in the territory that gives us life and urges the Ecuadorian State to implement the […]

DrinkIQ: platform that promotes responsible alcohol consumption.

Drinkiq.com is the first global digital platform that promotes responsible alcohol consumption through tools such as access to information, programs, and other resources. The website is powered by Diageo, which is joining efforts to combat alcohol abuse. "DrinkIQ is a platform that offers tools and information […]

Australian example of open-pit mining for Ecuador. The “little” details they don’t tell us.

Top image, Panantza (Morona Santiago), an area that President Correa announces could be the second largest copper mine in the world, and below, the activities of the current first largest mine in the world in Chuiquicamata (Chile). We are increasingly hearing from the sectors sponsoring and interested in mega-mining […]

They denounce the division of the Amazonian people promoted by extractivist policies.

The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (CONFENIAE), after hearing testimony from leaders and grassroots representatives of the Sapara Nation of Ecuador regarding the events that have occurred in recent weeks in their territory, is filing a complaint with the regional governments, state institutions, the Pastaza Governor's Office, the Secretariat of Hydrocarbons, and the public […]

THE ECOLOGICAL WOMAN.

Dear friends: Today we will address a delicate topic worthy of urgent discussion: The magnificence of love for our land, where our being lives and dwells. We hope to touch the hearts of women who are experiencing physical and mental health challenges due to the enormous pollution that is already affecting us.