Agriculture – Galapagos Agroecological Observatory

Donaldo Navarrete and farmers in a hands-on training on sustainable farming techniques in a rural area of the Galápagos.

Meet Donaldo Navarrete, a professional from Heifer Ecuador passionate about improving experiences in rural areas of the Galápagos. Currently affiliated with Heifer Ecuador, he is committed to enhancing the Galápagos food system and the well-being of rural communities. According to Donaldo, “What motivates me the most is structuring work lines so that stakeholders can better position themselves within the observatory, and also creating a repository of all the research surrounding rural areas in the Galápagos.”

Donaldo Navarrete y agricultores en capacitación práctica sobre técnicas agrícolas sostenibles en una zona rural de Galápagos. — Donaldo Navarrete and farmers in a hands-on training on sustainable farming techniques in a rural area of the Galápagos.

Call to Action:

We invite other food system stakeholders to join this coordinated intervention initiative between producers and consumers to achieve a sustainable food system in the Galápagos Islands.

Tags:

Heifer Ecuador, Agriculture, Conservation, Rural Areas, Food System, Galápagos, Sustainability, Collaborator

Meet Francisco Laso, a Professor passionate about Agricultural Area Monitoring, Food Systems Education, and Interdisciplinary Data Management. He is currently affiliated with Western Washington University and is committed to developing cartographic tools, securing funding for collaborative projects, and creating educational materials. According to Francisco, “What motivates me the most is the opportunity to improve communication between farmers and scientists to avoid duplication of efforts and promote sustainability in Galapagos.”

A group of people around a drone that is taking off. — Francisco teaching locals and conservation scientists how to map agricultural areas in Galapagos with a drone (Photo: Stephen Blake).

Call to Action:

Explore the Galapagos Science Center Dataverse, a key resource for accessing data that supports research and conservation in Galapagos.

Tags:

Agriculture, Conservation, Education, Geography, Galapagos, Cartography, GIS