By Patricia Hernandez Climate Change and Polluting Emissions Did you know that in the 2015 Paris Agreement, all participant countries committed to reduce their gas emissions to prevent the increase in the average temperature of the planet from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels? Well, at the 26th United Nations World Climate Change Convention it was confirmed that the Paris agreements are not being fulfilled. At the same convention, the United Nations E

By Ivana Moreira HiExpat: Thank you Ivanna for being part of the 8th edition of HiExpat magazine. This edition is focused on weddings and marriages in Ecuador and everybody knows that Finca Paraíso Verde is one of the most renowned places for weddings in Manabi. We can’t wait to tell our readers more about this magical place! So what is Green Paradise Farm?

By Danielle Norris As you walk through cities, beaches, and towns, what problems do you see? What are the problems that we ignore and turn a blind eye to? For me, and many others, it is waste and pollution.We live in a throwaway society. I have noticed it back home in Canada and here on my favorite beach in Santa Marianita, Ecuador. But it doesn't have to be this way. Society once revered the sentiment that says “one person's trash is another person’s treasure,” but people c

By Franciso Dousdebes The Galapagos Islands, a remarkably unusual volcanic archipelago in the eastern Pacific Ocean, harbor some of the most spectacular plants and animals of the world. Española, Santa Fe and San Cristobal, bear some of the oldest rocks in the archipelago, and these were formed about five million years ago; whereas the younger islands, Isabela and Fernandina, are still in the process of formation through stunning eruptions. The archipelago’s volcanic origins

By Marcos Chiluisa Marcos: Thank you so much Minister for your time. HiExpat magazine seeks to inspire and inform North American expatriates who have chosen our country as a destination to spend their golden years. As a leader in your field, you have more than 21 years of experience in environmental issues. Likewise, you are recognized for being a successful entrepreneur and faithful pioneer for Ecuador when it comes to the environment. In this new position as head of the Mi

Interview with Maria Luisa Coello Recalde Director of the Water Regulation and Control Agency Marcos: Thank you very much for being here María Luisa. It is an honor to be able to share this interview with our readers. As a friend and professional who I admire, I would like to start by understanding your career prior to becoming the director for the Water Regulation and Control Agency (ARCA). To give our readers context, you graduated from the Higher Polytechnic School of the