Creación de un Centro de Desarrollo Sostenible y Acción Comunitaria REMU KAWSAY para la conservación de la Biodiversidad en Zamora Chinchipe Aplicación de la Metodología de Marco Lógico en 2025

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Abstract: The Remu Kawsay project: Sustainable Development Center for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Action ("Living Tree" in Shuar and Quechua) addresses the main environmental problems in the southern Amazon of Ecuador, specifically in Zamora Chinchipe, such as deforestation, unsustainable production practices, and the lack of climate change adaptation measures. It has three main components: 1) Sustainable infrastructure, with an eco-efficient center; 2) Intercultural environmental education, aimed at schools, communities, and social stakeholders; and 3) Sustainable bioentrepreneurship with a focus on women, youth, and indigenous peoples. Participatory methodologies, such as the Logical Framework matrix, were applied, engaging more than 30 local, national, and international stakeholders. The expected results include a functioning development center, the creation of 15 bioentrepreneurships, and environmental training in at least 70% of the province's rural schools within 5 years. The project's sustainability is ensured through institutional partnerships, community empowerment, and the provision of technical services, making it a replicable model aligned with five SDGs that promotes harmonious coexistence between communities and biodiversity.