Although slavery is prohibited in all countries, in September 2015, a lawsuit was filed against Mars, Nestlé, and Hershey, alleging they were deceiving consumers by "unwittingly" funding the chocolate-making business of child slave labor in West Africa. Children between the ages of 11 and 16 (sometimes as young as […]
Women and indigenous peoples are traditionally considered highly vulnerable and at risk in the face of the potential scenario of proposed mega-mining operations in Ecuador. The following are some of the expected consequences for these two groups in the areas affected by the activity […]
The Cofán Nationality of Ecuador invites everyone to enjoy the GREAT TRADITIONAL CHONTADURO FESTIVAL, which will take place in the Cofán Dureno commune (Sucumbíos province). What does the Chonta festival mean? In the A'i nationality, the Chonta festival is the beginning of the new year, for which the […]
"The cultural and biological diversity of wetlands represents a wealth that sustains us physically and psychologically. The cultural heritage of wetlands is the result of their ancient association with people, a relationship that has brought 'wealth' to human society and must continue to do so for future generations." With this assertion […]
With the first rays of sunlight, the silence of the Ecuasal Wetland in Mar Bravo, Salinas, Ecuador, is broken by the sound of oystercatchers and grey-headed gulls in this magical gathering place for migratory, resident, and other vagrant birds. The Ecuasal Wetland is home to some 140 species of birds […]
By: Evelio Reyes Tipán I grew up in the coastal marine environment of my Santa Elena peninsula, which, in addition to beautiful beaches, has wetlands where you learn to appreciate nature. We have, for example, the Velasco Ibarra and El Azúcar dam areas, considered inland wetlands with scenic beauty and useful to the community that uses them […]
Ecuador is rich in wildlife. However, these natural resources continue to be substantially diminished by deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and poaching, which has left many of these wild species threatened or in danger of extinction. If we don't help save them, they may be the last generations […]
Seed bombs are one of the least risky weapons in guerrilla gardening. They generally consist of small balls, no bigger than a tennis ball, made of seeds, clay, and compost. They are intended to be thrown by "guerrilla gardeners" in hard-to-reach places.
This collection of recommendations aims to encourage a more conscious and responsible attitude among travelers when planning their vacations. It was recently announced that an initiative bringing together nearly 700 travel agencies in Spain will distribute 30,000 copies of the "Decalogue of the Responsible Traveler" to their clients. Decalogue of the Responsible Traveler. 1.- Before […]
We're in the holiday season, a time when internet users spend more time online, whether looking for shopping opportunities, electronically planning meetings, and conducting online or mobile banking transactions. To help you stay alert, below are some of the most common scams used to commit fraud […]
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