Políticas para implementación de infraestructura verde en Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The unplanned urban growth and unsustainable use of resources have generated a series of environmental problems such as degradation of ecosystems and the loss of their ecological function. To address these challenges, cities have emerged the concept of green infrastructure as a natural-based solution, in order to generate positive externalities to the society and improve the situation of the urban environment. Some of the service it provides are reducing the greenhouse effect by capturing CO2x, reducing flood risk and regulating the temperature of buildings. For the promotion of green infrastructure, it is necessary to apply incentives that encourage private investors to allocate funds for environmental conservation projects. Therefore, the objective of this study is to define an optimal scenario to implement policies that encourage the application of this type of infrastructure in Ecuador, through the elaboration of policy proposal through financial incentives and municipal planning. Takins as reference cases applied in countries of Europe and United States, where it has proved successful being a cost-efficient tool.