Vida de Ecosistemas Terrestres

With a steadfast commitment to generating real scientific solutions for the global agricultural sector, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) hosted the 3rd Latin American Symposium on Biological Control. This major international gathering brought together scientists, students, professionals, technicians, farmers, and representatives from private companies and public entities in the city of Guayaquil.

In the framework of World Environment Day commemorations, research professors from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) provided their technical perspectives in a television report focused on the urgency of curbing carbon emissions and protecting ecosystem services in the country.

Given the unusual temperatures that have affected various cities across the country, reaching peaks of up to 35.8 °C and heat indices close to 40 °C, Edwin Jiménez, Eng., a research professor at the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), highlights the creation of community nurseries as a viable and sustainable alternative to balance climatic conditions.

The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted a visit from Matthias Gaberthuel, Andressa Lemus, and Damir Ivacic, international executives from Syngenta, as part of the research and development projects currently being executed through this joint partnership.

A recent scientific study has revealed a silent threat to Guayaquil's biodiversity: the sale and use of exotic ornamental plants, specifically from the genus Thunbergia, which act as invasive species. Julián Pérez, a research professor at the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), emphasizes the urgent need to regulate irresponsible landscaping that is "planting an ecological time bomb" in the region.

Illicit wildlife trafficking in Ecuador has reached critical levels, threatening ecosystem balance and public health. In a recent report by El Universo, Julián Pérez, a research professor at the Life Sciences Faculty (FLS), analyzed the alarming figures regarding species seizures in the country.

As part of the efforts to strengthen the sustainable management of the country’s natural resources, researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) participated in a key technical meeting for the project "Conservation Status of Biodiversity in Emblematic Areas of PASNAP II."

In a recent news feature for the Ecuador Megadiverso segment, Julián Pérez, a research professor at the Life Sciences Faculty (LFS), highlighted the biological richness of the "La Boca" area in San Clemente, Manabí. This region, where the river meets the sea, is home to more than 300 bird species, making it a natural laboratory for conservation and sustainable tourism.

The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted the Chongón-Colonche Mountain Range Symposium, a key event for knowledge exchange and the creation of strategic alliances to promote the conservation of this vital region. The symposium, held on February 27 and 28, 2026, brought together researchers, organizations, and communities under the coordination of the JAPU Foundation and ESPOL.

In Ecuador, bananas are much more than just a fruit; they are the heart of our agricultural economy, representing approximately 2% of the national GDP. However, the shadow of Banana Fusarium Wilt (Tropical Race 4)—a persistent and devastating fungus—poses a constant threat. In this scenario, prevention is not just an option; it is a necessity for survival.