Ciudades y Comunidades Sostenibles

ESPOL hosted an orientation session for an environmental consulting firm involved in CAF projects in Guayaquil, bringing together specialists and key stakeholders to define methodologies for environmental and social monitoring and auditing; the event strengthened coordination among the public and private sectors and academia, promoting responsible management of the impacts of civil engineering projects.

Participation in an international course strengthened capabilities in volcanic risk assessment and management, combining technical training, the use of specialized tools, and hands-on learning.

“Chongón-Colonche Mágico” is an interdisciplinary publishing initiative that brings together science, culture, and the local landscape through narrative and audiovisual content, promoting science communication and the preservation of geocultural heritage.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has strengthened its partnership with Boonker Construcciones to align academic training with the needs of the construction sector, promoting opportunities such as internships, employability, and project development, for the benefit of students and faculty.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral hosted a training session on the 5th Call for Entries for the Ecuador Habitat 2026 Award, organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation, aimed at strengthening the development of sustainable and resilient urban projects.

ESPOL, through FICT and CIPAT, reviewed an international proposal for the utilization of solid waste in Guayas and Los Ríos, focusing on energy efficiency and the circular economy. The event paved the way for potential collaboration on the development of sustainable solutions based on waste characterization.

FICT-ESPOL participated in a Holcim event focused on the circular economy and decarbonization, where initiatives such as waste co-processing and strategies to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint were presented. This event strengthened the ties between academia and industry on sustainability issues.

ESPOL participated in a study published in Sustainability that proposes a sustainable waste management model for the community of Sahuangal. The research outlines a technically and economically viable composting and recycling system aimed at reducing the environmental impact in rural areas.

ESPOL is conducting a research project on the Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary in the La Prosperina Protected Forest, focusing on its geopatrimonial assessment and the development of strategies for geotourism, geoconservation, and geoeducation. The initiative aims to strengthen scientific knowledge and promote awareness of geological heritage.

Dr. Natividad García Troncoso served as a speaker at CEINCI LAB, presenting recent developments in bridge vibration control using tuned mass dampers, thereby strengthening academic exchange in structural engineering.