News
Watching the Andean Chocó 24/7 and with Stunning Results
Understanding tropical diversity requires technological support provided by camera traps. Documenting the forest is as important as protecting it.
How a Southern nightingale-wren can teach a thing or two about time
One, two, three, four…one, two, three, four… Keeping time as we sing or
dance to one of our favorite songs is something we do every day (most of
the time unconsciously).
Tropical serendipity! A new species in our Reserve
Scientific research is a fundamental pillar of the Mashpi Lodge project, which has had a permanent resident biologist at work in our reserve since 2009.
Empowerment through what human beings love most, food
María Fernanda Barriga, chef and girl power advocate, shares her experiences with us.
A New Species of Glass Frog to Add to Mashpi’s Collection
Curiosity, scientific rigor and strong commitment to the Andean Chocó all played a part in describing Hyalinobatrachium mashpi for science — another unique species in our reserve.
The production and consumption of local agroecological products protect the ecosystems of the Andean Chocó
The agroecological transition promotes sustainable production models and responsible consumption that both improve people’s living conditions and contribute to the integral conservation of the Chocó Andino’s forests.
Nature’s Jenga Towers
Across the planet, every continent has its own collection of plants and animals that are specific to each region. So, for example, in Africa we find rhinos, giraffes and hippos; in Australia koalas and kangaroos; in South America jaguars, pumas and llamas. On a smaller scale, these differences also exist, although they are less obvious and sometimes found in areas with much greater rates of biodiversity than others.
Education: The Seed for Sustainable Transformation
The classrooms of the schools and colleges of Ecuador are filling little by little after a period that, with frightening strength, reminded us of the importance of education in our society and the inequity of access to it in rural Ecuador. Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency are unprecedented phenomena for modern society. These contexts require urgent actions that reflect our innovative and resilient human potential.
A fruit-flavored dream
The Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Guayabillas (ASOMEG in Spanish) produces and markets tropical fruit products made with agroecological and local crops. These products enable the Association’s members to take advantage of the region northwest of Quito’s astounding diversity and rich production, and improve their families’ and communities’ incomes, all the while strengthening the caring bonds woven between women and their relationship with nature.
Meet the Guardians of the Mashpi Forest
The dictionary definition of a guardian is a person who cares for or guards something, but beyond that strict definition, a guardian could also be a thing or an animal, not just a human: a dog or any other animal that defends or protects.