Abstract Illegal gold mining activities have contributed to the release and mobilization of Hg environmental degradation in many parts world. This study aims determine concentration five provinces Amazon Region Ecuador, addition assessing risk human health exposed populations, applying deterministic probabilistic methods. For this purpose, 147 water samples were collected rivers streams crossing and/or located near areas. As a result, 100% analyzed exceeded maximum permissible limit (MPL)...

A coastal scenery assessment was carried out at 50 sites along the 910 km long Andalusia coast (SW Spain) using a checklist of 26 natural and human parameters, parameter weighting matrices, fuzzy logic. scenic classification utilised that can rate as Class I (natural areas great beauty) to V (urbanised poor interest), but, for this study, only value were investigated; 41 included in I, 9 II and, apart from four, all under some feature protection—managed by Environmental Agency (RENPA,...

Sea, Sun, and Sand (3S) are relevant determining elements for choosing a tourist destination in Ecuador, country with about 1200 km of coast along the Pacific Ocean. This study analyzed market potential 3S 64 beaches, 10 located Galapagos 54 continental zone (of Ecuador). The methodology used was exploratory bibliographical, complemented by descriptive analysis. color water assessed direct observation, sand samples were taken to laboratory analysis, information on hours light obtained from...

Mining in Ecuadorian territory comprises three stages of history: pre-Columbian, colonial, and republican times. In its beginnings, this activity did not have regulations or a legal foundation. The first Law dates back to 1830, it has been modified until the most recent update 2009. Andean region consists 10 provinces, 9 which registered gold concessions, important are Loja, Azuay, years, Imbabura Pichincha, provinces with highest number reported concessions. objective study focused on...

Mining is one of the oldest economic activities mankind. Within this activity, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) most studied sectors due to its high level environmental contamination social problems it causes. In recent years, ASGM in northern Amazon Ecuador has increased significantly, studies that describe current situation impact are scarce. sense, present study aimed analyze status socioenvironmental impacts caused by Cascales canton province Sucumbíos northeastern Ecuador....

The objective of the study is to analyze integrated coastal zone management in mainland Ecuador and Galapagos Islands, discuss its challenges opportunities face constant changes tourism economic realities. methodology used based on analysis ten key elements national management: policies, regulations, institutions, strategies, instruments, information, education, resources, managers, participation. main results indicate that received support terms training international financing for ICZM,...

Tourism in coastal areas is becoming increasingly important Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) as an integrated approach that balances the requirements of different tourist sectors. This paper analyzes ICZM continental Ecuador and Galapagos Islands from perspective 3S tourism, presents its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities threats (SWOT). The methodology used was based on a literature review ten aspects highest relevance to ICZM, i.e., Policies, Regulations, Responsibilities,...

Global conflicts can severely affect a nation’s tourism activities. Tourism also be seriously affected by health problems such as epidemics or pandemics. It is important to establish strategies prepared for adverse situations. The objective of this study focused on analyzing nature from post-conflict and post-COVID-19 situation in the Amazonian border Colombia (Department Putumayo) Ecuador (Province Sucumbíos), which will contribute establishing future strategic management scenarios. In...

In the Ecuadorian Amazon region, there are various types of edible fruits that have distinct qualities and benefits. Understanding uses, properties, functions these is important for researching products only available in local markets. This review aims to gather summarize existing scientific literature on ethnobotany, physicochemical composition, bioactive compounds native highlight potential region’s underutilized biodiversity. A systematic was carried out following PRISMA methodology,...

Vernacular houses treasure the knowledge and traditions of nations. They express cultural heritage different generations, including local materials non-professional designs evolved by resident communities. In South America, vernacular often are designed in rural areas. These influenced customs indigenous people who inhabited this region for centuries before colonization. coastal area Ecuador, particularly canton Portoviejo, belonging to province Manabí, there is an architectural typology...

Gold mining in Ecuador has been present the country since Inca times; over years interest mineral increased, leading to creation of legislation control sector a safe manner. The Litoral region consists seven provinces, six which have registered gold concessions; most affected provinces are El Oro and Esmeraldas. objective this study was analyze historical current situation artisanal industrial Ecuador. Different methodologies were used for elaboration study, including bibliographic review,...

Tourism in natural areas attracts people seeking contact with pristine ecosystems as opposed to a polluted urban habitat and stressful pace of life. An adequate tourist route itinerary guarantees high level satisfaction. The objective this study was focus on the design Altar Volcano, Sangay National Park, central Ecuador, by integrating attractions facilities. Within methodological process, main area were identified georeferenced; then, thematic map elaborated using ArcGIS 10.5® software....

The landfill is a final disposal technique to confine municipal solid waste (MSW), where organic matter degraded generating leachate and biogas composed of methane gases (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) other that contribute global warming. objective the current research was estimate amount generated through LandGEM 3.03 mathematical model determine electrical energy number homes would be supplied with from 2021 2144. As result application, it estimated in Pichacay landfill, highest point...

Gold mining activity is a source of supply in many areas the world, and especially developing countries, it practiced illegally by applying unsafe techniques. Particularly Ecuador, artisanal small-scale gold (ASGM) widespread, based on use toxic substances, such as mercury (Hg), recovery. Hg heavy metal that water-insoluble, which, once mobilized, poses threat to both environment human health. This study analyzes concentrations six provinces Napo, Sucumbíos, Orellana, Pastaza, Morona...

The design of new routes is a specific strategy to improve tourism management and increase the attractiveness landscape features, promoting activities as part sustainable development. This study proposes alternative multi-parameter tourist in Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve based on spatial network analysis implemented ArcGIS 10.5® software. Tourist interest points were identified mapped using software, then two for bicycles hiking defined being most efficient, frequented attractions. main...

The protection of forest cover in Cuba is a state priority. It part the plan to deal with climate change. purpose this paper assess legal risks associated cover, which essential ensure sustainability hydrological watershed management Cuba. qualitative method social research was followed. Techniques content analysis, semi-structured interviews, and exegetics were applied. Geographic information system (GIS) remote sensing techniques also used triangulate data results. This article provided...

Conflicts and ecological impacts in natural protected areas can arise for various reasons. The behavior of social stakeholders the face conflict is object study. Their reactions be varied according to personal interests parties. cause changes communities, incomprehensibly affecting environment ultimately transforming their lives. Although environmental have generally been well studied areas, after reviewing literature, it was observed that very few studies exist on local economic conflicts...

Analysis of written documents, projects and historical cartography the 17th 18th centuries allows reconstruction shore protection works performed at Callao (Peru) to defend settlements its boundary wall from storm waves tsunamis. Groins appeared for first time in early century maps, together with gently sloping revetments an unrealized project same period. Comparisons between those Europe show a uniformity design construction materials that overpasses environmental differences sites....

Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is a source of supply in many areas the world, especially developing countries. This often carried out illegally using toxic substances such as mercury. Mercury, due to its chemical–physical properties transport factors involved between different environmental matrices, can percolate through soil from surface water groundwater. The objective this study was conduct human health risk assessment. For purpose, screening mercury concentrations out,...

El turismo, vital para la economía global, ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo, destacando el turismo de naturaleza centrado en cascadas, que promueve bienestar y sostenibilidad. Sin embargo, pandemia Covid-19 impactado severamente este sector, generando pérdidas económicas redefiniendo las estrategias recuperación seguridad futuro. Por ello presente investigación se centra analizar situación del Turismo Naturaleza enfocado a cascadas partir aparición los desafíos atraviesa...