Geodiversity has elements of exceptional scientific value that are considered to represent
geoheritage, or geological heritage. One way to conserve and promote the knowledge of …

Geological heritage represents and brings together geological elements of great local and
global relevance. It also promotes conservation and sustainable use. This study aims to …

Since the Digne Convention in 1991, the literature related to Geoparks has gained a
growing interest on the academy's part, especially in achieving the preservation of …

This study explores the AIDA model (attention, interest, desire, action) for social media
promotion and community engagement for small cultural organizations. The internal …

Ecuador has shown a growth in its scientific production since 2011, representing 85% of the
total historical production. These investigations are reflected in scientific publications, which …

Coastal zones, with their significant geodiversity, are vital areas for geotourism. Effective
management is crucial to harness the geological interest of these sites as geotourism …

The primary aims of this paper are to document the existing inventory and characterization of
geosites in Ecuador, through the review of relevant public documents (articles, reports, etc.) …

Resilience has several meanings, among them the ability to overcome difficulty and return to
the state of providing service, even if the initial conditions change. Assessing resilience in an …

The Santa Elena province in Ecuador has outstanding geological potential in petroleum,
mining and geosite resources. All the wealth of palaeontological samples and their inherent …

Volcanic environments offer a unique combination for life development. UNESCO
recognized the Galapagos Islands as Natural World Heritage site due to the uniqueness of …