Percepción y opinión de los ecuatorianos sobre realidad socio ambiental nacional: Análisis del cantón Tena, Provincia de Napo

Abstract

Abstract: This study carried out in the Tena canton of Napo province had the purpose of knowing the perceptions and public opinion about the application of socio-environmental policies. Through simple random sampling, a survey was conducted of 382 people over 18 years of age from different urban and rural parishes about the environment, water, markets, quality of life, citizen participation, democracy and gender equity. The results obtained show that the Tena population considers that air and water pollution is the greatest threat to biodiversity. In addition, they do not know about Water Law, they prefer fresh and organic products, they are satisfied to live in the canton, they are not part of any kind of social organization and there is discrimination towards the disabled and the elderly.