Plan de cogestión de la microcuenca del río Chaguana

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to establish a co-management plan for the Chaguana River micro-basin, located in the cantons of El Guabo and Pasaje, El Oro province, Ecuador, with the goal of implementing sustainable natural resource management involving all stakeholders. The methodological approach is based on co-management, which is understood as a participatory governance model that promotes local participation: authorities, communities, and other stakeholders. Through participatory processes, the goal is to make joint decisions that are adapted to the context of local needs for the benefit of the micro-basin. Based on the identified problems in the micro-basin, projects will be designed to improve water management and the agricultural system, promote environmental education, and strengthen local human capacities. This co-management plan articulates strategic actions that seek to consolidate a participatory management model, guaranteeing ecological, economic, and social sustainability in the Chaguana River micro-basin.