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.
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.
