Participants strengthened their understanding of the marine and coastal environment of Galápagos through theoretical and practical training processes using participatory methodology and a territorial approach.

Habilidades acuáticas y monitoreo comunitario

Participants developed aquatic skills — flotation, breathing, and snorkeling — through pool training sessions and supervised outings to strategic sites within the Galápagos Marine Reserve, incorporating basic community monitoring protocols.

Guardianas azules practicando snorkel en la piscina en el taller de habilidades acuáticas y monitoreo comunitario

Liderazgo, género y empoderamiento emocional

Participants strengthened capacities in leadership, emotional regulation, assertive communication, mental health, and self-care, incorporating a gender perspective as a cross-cutting element of their role in marine and coastal conservation.

Empoderamiento jurídico y acción comunitaria

Participants gained knowledge of Ecuadorian environmental legislation, complaint mechanisms, and citizen participation tools for the defense of the territory and ecosystems of Galápagos.

Educación ambiental y conservación marina