Ecuador’s “blue bond” agreement brings hope for the conservation of the Galapagos Islands
In March, a historic ocean agreement was reached by the United Nations, aiming to protect areas beyond national jurisdiction.
June 25, 2023Topic
galapagos islands
Ecuador carries out largest debt swap to protect Galapagos Islands
Ecuador announced yesterday, Tuesday, the world's largest debt swap for nature conservation, which will allow it to allocate
May 10, 2023
Ecuador investigates the killing of four Galapagos giant tortoises
On Monday, August 29, Ecuador's Public Prosecutor's Office announced that it is investigating the alleged hunting and killing of four...
August 30, 2022
Ecuador watches foreign fishing fleet on its way to Galapagos exclusive zone boundary
t is already that time of year: the large fishing fleet, mainly under the Chinese flag, is supposedly looking for...
June 6, 2022
Ecuador activates contingency plan in the Galapagos Islands
Ecuadorian authorities activated a contingency plan in case of a fuel spill at sea after a vessel carrying 2,000 gallons...
April 25, 2022
COP26: Ecuador to announce environmental project for Galapagos Islands in Glasgow
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso will announce at the COP26 summit a flagship project for the emblematic Galapagos Islands
October 28, 2021
Ecuador analyzes debt swap to create new Galapagos reserve
Ecuador is analyzing an environmental debt swap to create a new reserve around the Galapagos archipelago to expand fishing quotas...
August 18, 2021
Darwin’s Arch, Galapagos geological and tourist icon, collapses from natural forces
Darwin's Arch, located in the north of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuadorian Pacific, collapsed on May 17, after a natural...
May 18, 2021
Hundreds of Chinese Fishing Vessels Near Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone
The gigantic Chinese fishing fleet, whose activity has raised concerns in the region due to its illegal and indiscriminate exploitation...
December 26, 2020