Dr. Mercy Borbor was the speaker, a renowned environmental scientist who is also a member of the Galapagos Conservancy Board. She gave delegates a detailed overview of the potential challenges El Nino could pose to the region. Dr. Borbor has a wealth of experience in dealing with climate events. She is a distinguished professor at ESPOL and formerly acted as ESPOL’s Pacific Center for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Discussions focused on historical data and tools for protecting the environment, Galapagos biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Attendees’ active participation and commitment showed the community’s willingness to prepare for extreme weather events.
Galapagos Conservancy offers a variety of scientific discussions to the community and conservationists on a wide range of environmental issues. These talks have two goals: provide the most recent insights into Galapagos’ biodiversity and ecosystems, and encourage the community to act to preserve this natural wonder.
These educational talks, led by renowned experts such as Dr. Borbor, empower local communities and policy-makers to be proactive champions of Galapagos’ unique biodiversity. We are dedicated to providing a forum for the community to engage and collaborate on the mission to secure Galapagos’ future amidst climate change and pressing conservation needs.
Environmental intelligence has been re-emphasized due to the growing concern over climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. This term refers the ability to make informed decisions and understand our natural environment. It promotes engagement in environmental protection.
Environmental intelligence is more than just a knowledge of environmental issues. It involves a deeper understanding of the natural systems on our planet and their interconnectedness. Environmental intelligence helps people to appreciate nature and its intrinsic value. They also learn how their actions can directly or indirectly affect the environment and our wellbeing.
Environmental intelligence is crucial in the Galapagos Islands for encouraging conservation and conscious practices. Our director of conservation Dr. Dr. Jorge Carrion stressed that “human commitment to caring for the environmental is essential in facing environmental challenges and building sustainable futures for the next generation.”
This commitment is made possible by environmental intelligence, which allows us to:
- Make informed choices. This information will help you make informed decisions about your lifestyle and consumption. We can support conservation efforts, choose cleaner, more eco-friendly technologies, and adopt sustainable practices.
- Conservation is important. This helps us to understand the importance of biodiversity and eco-systems. We can then actively participate in conservation initiatives and restore natural resources to our benefit.
- Raising awareness. We can use it to teach others the importance of protecting the environment. We can encourage more people to adopt environmentally friendly practices by sharing our knowledge.
Jenny Macias is our education expert. She explains that environmental intelligence reveals the interconnectedness of all things in nature. It encourages us to see the world in a holistic way and realize that our actions will have long-term effects. It is both a responsibility to care for the environment and a chance to live in harmony and preserve the planet for future generation.
The future of our planet depends on us all taking action to protect our environment.
Everyone has the ability to contribute to a sustainable and prosperous world for humanity and nature.
