Uncategorized – Ecoceanos

COMMUNITY PLAN FOR THE CONSERVATION OF GIANT MANTA RAY ON THE COLOMBIAN PACIFIC COAST

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:30:12 +0000

RESUMEN
Stingray populations in the Colombian Pacific are being decimated to the point of extinction. The giant stingray (Mobula birostris) has become a target for small-scale Emberá indigenous fishermen. Poaching of marine rays off the Colombian Pacific coast continues unabated, but today, instead of traveling with nets, poachers simply buy live rays stored by local fishermen (Emberá indigenous people) who hide them on remote islands or in mangrove creeks. Since rays need to breathe, poachers keep them in rectangular cages built locally from floating drums and wood, with nets suspended in the center, or tied or chained directly to coral in shallow waters. The costs and resources required to inspect this vast area are prohibitive for local security agencies and logistically complex. Through this plan, we seek the comprehensive protection of the giant ray by strengthening the conservation capacities of the Emberá indigenous community, with strategies for conservation, education, sustainability, and communication.
The end result will be an improvement in the conservation status of the target ray species through population growth and the mitigation of threats they face on the Colombian Pacific coast.

Key words: Ray populations, Colombian Pacific coast, protected marina area, Emberá indigenous community.

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SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MINI DAM IN THE ZENÚ INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OF COTORRA: CONSEQUENCES ON FOOD SECURITY AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE SINÚ RIVER

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:25:29 +0000

SUMMARY
This study analyzes the social and environmental problems that the Zenú de Cotorra indigenous community, located near the Sinú River, will face due to the construction of a mini hydroelectric dam 30 km from their territory. This project will have serious consequences for the river’s ecosystem and the food security of the 300 Zenú families, who depend heavily on fishing for their livelihoods.
The construction of the mini-dam will directly affect the population of key fish, such as catfish and salmon, by altering natural breeding cycles and aquatic habitats. Reducing these species will not only decrease the river’s biodiversity, but also exacerbate food insecurity in the community. Zenú families consume fish on a daily basis, and the decrease in this protein source will severely compromise their diet, increasing the risk of malnutrition.
In addition, fishing is one of the main economic activities in the region. The reduction in the fish population will directly affect local fishermen, including those from the Zenú community, who will see their economic opportunities diminished. The loss of income will exacerbate poverty and increase social vulnerability in a community already facing challenges related to a lack of resources and opportunities.
This analysis highlights the need to conduct a thorough environmental impact study before proceeding with the construction of the mini-dam. Alternatives that minimize ecological and social damage should be considered, as well as mitigation strategies that guarantee the protection of the natural resources on which the Zenú community depends. Otherwise, the consequences will be devastating for their food, economic and environmental security.
KEY WORDS: Zenú indigenous community, Mini hydroelectric dam, Food security, Environmental impact.

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ALTERNATIVE INNOVATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE WORK SKILLS OF WOMEN IN THE COLOMBIAN COUNTRYSIDE.

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:13:46 +0000

This program is focused on answering the question: What is the relationship of rural women with respect to community development in Colombia? Taking into account that Colombia has rural areas with great territorial wealth, favorable climate and important water sources, in addition of the strength, efficiency and willingness to work of the communities, which should become an important potential, but this is not the case, since it is evident that the majority are in conditions of poverty, due to the lack of training, entrepreneurship, resources and above all it does not have a community organization and development where women play a fundamental role. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of women in the rural context in relation to community development through a phenomenological design study, based on life experiences, subjectivity and the interpretation of reality from the perspective of the participants who were 12 women (2 of 6 villages located on the Colombian Atlantic coast) where it can be concluded that women from rural areas contribute significantly to community development by exercising active participation and positive leadership within all processes. of the communities, in addition its contribution from the reproductive roles in the administration of the home and the strengthening of the family make it essential to maintain the social growth of these areas, in turn enhancing their productivity and sustainable economic development.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE RECOVERY OF INFERTILE SOILS WITH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF NATIVE SEED BANKS IN INDIGENOUS TERRITORIES TO GUARANTEE FOOD SECURITY

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:49:22 +0000

SUMMARY
The longevity of the primary sector, human prosperity, and survival itself all depend on fertile soil, something that regenerative agriculture advocates. In recent years, it has evolved from just another concept to a tangible approach that can save and secure our precious soils. The Zenú indigenous territories of the Colombian coast face the problem of soil infertility, which has a negative impact on food security and biodiversity in the region. The present study proposes a comprehensive strategy to address the problem of soil infertility and the creation of an indigenous seed bank in the Zenú indigenous territories on the Colombian coast.

Keywords: Infertility, soil degradation, regenerative agriculture, indigenous communities, seed bank.

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