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Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Continental Ecuador and Galapagos Islands: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Tourism and Economic Context

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  • Carlos Mestanza-Ramón

    (Facultad de Ciencias del Mar y Ambientales, Universidad de Cádiz, 11510 Puerto Real, Spain
    Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca EC220001, Ecuador
    Research Group YASUNI-SDC, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca, Orellana EC220001, Ecuador
    Green Amazon, Research Center, Nueva Loja EC210150, Ecuador)

  • Maritza Sanchez Capa

    (Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca EC220001, Ecuador
    Research Group YASUNI-SDC, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca, Orellana EC220001, Ecuador)

  • Hilter Figueroa Saavedra

    (Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca EC220001, Ecuador)

  • Juana Rojas Paredes

    (Sede Sucumbíos, Universidad Estatal Amazónica, Nueva Loja EC210150, Ecuador)

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyze integrated coastal zone management in mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and to discuss its challenges and opportunities in the face of constant changes in tourism and economic realities. The methodology used is based on the analysis of ten key elements to analyze national coastal management: policies, regulations, institutions, strategies, instruments, information, education, resources, managers, and participation. The main results indicate that Ecuador received support in terms of training and international financing for ICZM, but this has not been sufficient to guarantee correct management, due to a high discontinuity in economic and administrative political factors. All this has harmed the development of tourism and the dynamization of the economy in coastal areas. It is advisable to apply new policies where gastronomic and cultural aspects are strengthened.

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  • Carlos Mestanza-Ramón & Maritza Sanchez Capa & Hilter Figueroa Saavedra & Juana Rojas Paredes, 2019. "Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Continental Ecuador and Galapagos Islands: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Tourism and Economic Context," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(22), pages 1-17, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:11:y:2019:i:22:p:6386-:d:286633
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