Acción por el Clima

FICT kicked off the third cohort of the Master’s in Earth Sciences with a welcome session during which 14 students were introduced to the academic structure, the faculty, the research areas, and the infrastructure available to support their studies. The program strengthens specialized training in geosciences and prepares professionals to address challenges related to sustainability, environmental management, and natural resource management.

ESPOL's FICT participated in a study published in a Q1 journal that uses InSAR technology and Sentinel-1 data to analyze the deformation of volcanoes in northern Ecuador. The results demonstrate the potential of these techniques to strengthen volcanic monitoring and risk management through non-invasive tools.

FICT ESPOL professor Carola Gordillo, Ph.D., will participate as an international speaker at CILA Monterrey 2026, where she will present a technical analysis on sustainable and climate-resilient road infrastructure; her participation strengthens the presence of Ecuadorian civil engineering in international forums on research, innovation, and road sustainability.

Research by FICT ESPOL on sustainable pavements was recognized at CSEE 2026, where one of its studies won the Best Paper Award for proposing efficient solutions using recycled materials; the results demonstrate significant reductions in costs and resource use, contributing to innovation in road infrastructure and sustainable development.

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.

On April 8, 2026, a technical visit was conducted at a banana plantation in Balao to assess the damage caused by the river’s flooding. Researchers from the Center for Research and Applied Projects in Geosciences (CIPAT) and the Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) collected data in the field and via drone for a preliminary assessment aimed at risk evaluation and technical planning.

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.