The “Bioindicator Monitoring System” is a data science-based monitoring system that uses remote sensing techniques, drone data, and chemical-biological parameters to identify changes in ecosystems and use specific bioindicators to monitor impact. ecosystem in the reality of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
This system is the first system programmed in open code for the Ecuadorian Amazon, in such a way that it will facilitate access to relevant data for government institutions and civil society organizations, promoting information for territorial planning, strengthening of mining control and involvement of communities caring for their ecosystems. Finally, it will help to make informed decisions to contribute to the fulfillment of the sustainable development objectives at the local and regional level.
The Amazonian bioindicator monitoring system adheres to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals: 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, 13 Climate Action and 15 Life on Land; since, it seeks to have timely information that generates early warnings by detecting changes in vegetation cover and river water quality to prevent the deterioration of ecosystems, reduce pollution, strengthen the participation of local communities and increase the capacity of regularization of anthropic activities in sensitive ecosystems by sectoral governments. Additionally, the system is aligned to the Plan for the Creation of Opportunities 2021-2025, to its Social axis because it intends to contribute to the generation of new opportunities and well-being for indigenous communities; to its Ecological Transition axis for its purpose of protecting and conserving the ecosystems of the Amazon.
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