Gobernanza Ambiental En Ecuador, Estudio De Caso: Área Protegida De La Reserva Del Bosque La Perla

Abstract

Abstract: The present investigation analyzes the environmental governance from the La Perla forest, with the aim of examining its structure and the system governance current, identify the key actors, limitations and the effectiveness of the management. A qualitative methodology was developed, which includes semi-structured at institutional actors and community, was also applied surveys to tourists, review of normative documents, plans of management of conservation and environmental policies. The results demonstrate that the environmental governance model has important limitations: lack of inter-institutional cooperation, lack in the implementation of environmental policies and territorial conflicts in land use. Additional, strengthen the mechanisms for participation of the actors like: institutions, local communities, private sector, transparency during the management and surrender of accounts. By last, is fundamental establish spaces for dialogue between public institutions as private, for a coordination ordered and efficient to resolve natural conflicts, that directly or indirectly affect the nature reserve. This thesis proposes strategies oriented to strengthen participation mechanisms between different actors, programs of environmental education, monitor and evaluate compliance with current regulations.