Bird counting in Loma Alta

By Pablo Valero. Loma Alta is located in the Chongón-Colonche mountain range near the Pacific Ocean. It is world-renowned as a bird conservation area for its more than 300 species; it includes cloud, humid, premontane, and dry forests. I had the opportunity to appreciate its rich biodiversity and the hospitality of its inhabitants during a bird count […]

Indigenous peoples and extractivism. Interview with Franco Viteri (Sarayaku)

Franco Viteri, from the Kichwa people of Sarayaku, is currently a representative of the Amazonian Indigenous Peoples. The Tegantai Environmental Agency conducted this interview. Tegantai Agency: What has oil exploitation historically meant for Indigenous Peoples? Franco Viteri: It has represented the gradual death of Indigenous cultures. The deterioration of the quality of life of Indigenous peoples […]

The World According to Monsanto, a film that exposes the genetically modified giant

The World According to Monsanto, free screening Wednesday, May 8 at 8:00 PM and Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 PM at MAAC Cine, Guayaquil. The documentary "The World According to Monsanto" tells the story of the leading producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), also known as transgenics, whose soybeans, corn, and […]

Quito and Guayaquil joined the campaign for the decriminalization of marijuana

Photo: Romina Luna Hundreds of people in Quito and a smaller group in Guayaquil joined thousands around the world who held a Global March for the Decriminalization of Marijuana Use on May 5th. In Quito, the march, organized by the Ecuadorcanábico and Diabluma collectives, brought together […]

New television space where children and adolescents from Sta. Elena are the protagonists.

Buen Dato is the name of the new television program broadcast on the UCSG television channel every Monday starting at 6:30 p.m. It aims to highlight the voices and expressions of children and adolescents in the Province of Santa Elena. It is expected that around […]

The first clay orchestra could be born in Santa Elena.

The lunar calendar, much more natural and accurate than the current Gregorian-solar calendar, used by many pre-Hispanic cultures in America, and its manifestations through shapes and figures would be, as a starting point, some of the keys left by the ancient Guancavilcas and that today could be used for […]

TOURISM IN “UNPROTECTED” AREAS OF ECUADOR

By Guido Calderón. In an effort to increase domestic tourism, the government recently waived entry fees to Ecuador's 47 protected areas. These areas are characterized by their scenic beauty, biodiversity, and endemism, making them highly attractive destinations. However, this increase is exacerbating the […]

Red Book of Mammals in Ecuador

One of the most important tools for the conservation of the planet's wildlife are the so-called "red books," which include information on endangered species and are organized according to each species' threat level. Their importance lies in the fact that they are recognized as official documents in their respective countries and enjoy the participation and support of […]