National Integration
Integrated Ecuador’s National Biodiversity Strategy (ENB) with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Our team has proudly participated in the following projects and initiatives
Galápagos Conservation Efforts
Key Achievements in Galápagos Conservation
Long-term monitoring of landbirds and endangered species like the pink iguana and Chelonoidis phantasticus.
Eradication of invasive species and rewilding of giant tortoises.
Led the first full census of the Galápagos Albatross.
Developed control strategies for Philornis downsi parasitism.
Applied population viability analysis to guide conservation decisions.
National Impact Highlights
Strategic leadership, inclusive development, and measurable results across Ecuador.
3,500+
Authorizations Processed
Environmental authorizations approved to support sustainable development.
44,000+
Hectares of Mangroves Protected
Critical ecosystems restored, benefiting over 6,000 people in coastal communities.
Ecuador’s PLANMICC Created
A national roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2070.
Gender & Climate Change Action Plan Launched
A pioneering approach integrating gender equity into climate policy.
$224M
in Climate & Conservation Funds Managed
Strategic allocation of international cooperation resources.
20,000+
Jobs Created via Socio Bosque
Agreements signed to promote conservation and community livelihoods.
$62.9M
Invested in Clean Water Access
Secured funding for sanitation and drinking water infrastructure.
2M+
People Benefited from Binational Projects
Collaborative initiatives with regional partners for lasting impact.
Environmental Projects & Scientific Research
Bridging knowledge, fieldwork, and global impact through applied science.
Scientific Research & Academia
- Published peer-reviewed studies on waste management and ecosystem conservation.
- Served as a university lecturer in environmental master’s degree programs.
- Presented research at international conferences in Spain and Colombia.
Executed Environmental Projects
- Led sanitation, composting, landfill, and environmental impact assessment (EIA) projects across Ecuador and the Philippines.
- Designed solid waste systems and managed technical closures of landfills.
- Developed GIS systems and conducted baseline infrastructure studies for sustainable planning.
Biodiversity Strategy & Policy Alignment
Strategic vision that bridges national priorities with global biodiversity goals.
Cross-Sector Policy Development
Developed coordinated biodiversity policies across multiple sectors — agriculture, energy, water, and forestry.
Inclusive Conservation Planning
Advocated for evidence-based planning that includes Indigenous communities, women, and youth as key stakeholders.
Institutional Leadership
• Legal and technical advising for CGREG and the Ministry of Environment.
• Represented Ecuador as Technical Focal Point for the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
• Led environmental policy, strategic planning, and cooperation agreements.
• National coordinator for PRODESARROLLO ($120M), PIRSA ($60M), and others.
• Supervised environmental and social risk systems (SGAS, SARAS).
• Supported Green Climate Fund accreditation and climate finance products.
Protected Areas and Ecosystem Management
• Managed endangered species via in situ/ex situ strategies.
• Community-based conservation and climate-resilient protected areas.
• Controlled invasive species and planned strategic conservation actions.
International Advocacy & Climate Action
• UNEP Regional Representative and Youth Delegate at UNEA, COP27, Stockholm+50.
• Partnered with UNICEF, UNDP, and UNEP for international initiatives.
• Organized campaigns reaching 5.2M+ students and planted 10,000+ trees.
