Ecuador Sustainable Development & Biodiversity

Embark on a transformative journey through Ecuador’s Amazon, cloud forests, and high Andes. This immersive program offers a unique opportunity to engage with the rich cultural traditions of the Quichua, Shuar, Achuar, and Waorani peoples.

In collaboration with local communities and the Iyarina Field School, you’ll gain hands-on experience in sustainable development, cultural practices, and biodiversity conservation. Working alongside interdisciplinary faculty and resilient local partners, you’ll explore modern challenges through the lens of physical and social infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and cultural heritage. Using a historical perspective—from pre-Columbian times through colonial and modern eras—you’ll critically examine the impacts of development. This experience fosters cross-cultural understanding, adaptability, and ethical problem-solving, empowering students and communities to co-create meaningful, sustainable solutions.

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