Gobernanza ambiental en ecuador, estudio de caso: área protegida Refugio de vida Silvestre, el Zarza

Abstract

Abstract: Biodiversity is considered a strategic resource in the Ecuadorian Constitution, and the National Plan for Good Living 2013-2017 seeks to protect natural rights and promote environmental, territorial and global sustainability. Therefore, to maintain and even increase biodiversity, it is necessary to take measures focused on sustainability. In the field of governance of protected natural areas, the participation of citizens and interest groups is considered essential. They are the communication structures and mechanisms, both formal and informal, that support interactions and allow an adequate exchange of knowledge and the agreement of common objectives in the management of the territory. The objective of the research is to analyze an environmental governance model for the protected area, El Zarza Wildlife Refuge, with the purpose of directing good practices for the conservation and sustainable use of environmental resources. The update was done collaboratively and with the technical help of all the members who collaborate in the refuge, to preserve biodiversity and preserve the ecosystem benefits of the protected area. The approach with the actors allowed an enrichment of information of research and academic interest, which was valued to deepen the behavior towards nature conservation, credibility in the conservation process and appropriation of the territory. The analysis of results showed that there was no governance in the case because the company had not made a prior consultation when obtaining the environmental registration. It is recommended that the public administration establish appropriate legal mechanisms for the State to apply administrative actions.