Sustainable Conservation of Natural

Resources in the Environment

Conservación Sostenida de los Recursos Naturales en el

Medio Ambiente

Rita Carolina Eguez Cevallos

Francisco Jorge Morán Peña

Jenny Maritza Rosero Lozano

Abstract: It is paramount to address the importance of sustained

conservation of natural resources in the environment as a fundamental

approach to preserve biodiversity, maintain climate stability and

ensure the well-being of future generations. It is important to explore

strategies to achieve responsible and equitable management of natural

resources, as well as the key role of environmental education and

collaboration between different social actors. The promotion of

effective policies, innovation and the participation of civil society and

business are fundamental to achieving this objective. In a world

increasingly concerned about environmental challenges, it is critical

to address how we can preserve our natural resources for future

generations, explore the importance of sustained conservation, its

benefits and strategies to achieve this crucial goal.

Keywords: Sustained conservation, natural resources, environment,

biodiversity, environmental education, effective policies.

Published

Instituto Tecnológico Superior Edwards

Deming. Quito – Ecuador

Periodicity

January-March

Vol. 1, Num. 20, 2024

pp. 68-73

http://centrosuragraria.com/index.php/revista

Dates of receipt

Received: October 11, 2023

Approved: December 03, 2023

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Guayaquil, Rita.eguezc@ug.edu.ec

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MSc. , Facultad de Ciencias Naturales,

Universidad de Guayaquil,

Jorge.moranp@ug.edu.ec,

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MSc. , Facultad de Ciencias Naturales,

Jenny.roserol@ug.edu.ec, Universidad de

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5991-3555

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Resumen: Es primordial abordar la importancia de la conservación

sostenida de los recursos naturales en el medio ambiente como un

enfoque fundamental para preservar la biodiversidad, mantener la

estabilidad climática y garantizar el bienestar de las generaciones

futuras. Es importante explorar las estrategias para lograr una gestión

responsable y equitativa de los recursos naturales, así como el papel

clave de la educación ambiental y la colaboración entre diferentes

actores sociales. La promoción de políticas efectivas, la innovación y

la participación de la sociedad civil y las empresas son aspectos

fundamentales para alcanzar este objetivo. En un mundo cada vez

mas preocupado por los desafíos ambientales, es fundamental abordar

como podemos preservar nuestros recursos naturales para las

generaciones futuras, se debe explorar la importancia de la

conservación sostenida, sus beneficios y las estrategias para alcanzar

este objetivo crucial.

Palabras clave: Conservación sostenida, recursos naturales, medio

ambiente, biodiversidad, educación ambiental, políticas efectivas

Introduction

Before diving into sustained conservation, it is essential to understand

the current state of the environment. Unfortunately, we have witnessed

the degradation of ecosystems, the loss of biodiversity and the depletion

of vital resources such as water and soil. The impacts of climate change

are also becoming increasingly evident. The global ecosystem faces

serious challenges that require urgent and coordinated action at the

global level. Currently, there are many paper industries in different

countries that are committed to preserving wood, the main raw material

for paper, as well as reducing the carbon footprint. To this end, paper

recycling policies have been adopted, preventing them from ending up

in the landfill or being incinerated with the consequent emission of

greenhouse gases (Fernandez et al., 2021). If in the last 50 years the

preservation of the environment has become one of the most important

issues in regional and global agendas, environmental education is key

to achieving this goal, being one of the pillars that has the capacity to

redirect and modify citizen behavior in order to achieve a balance

between man and nature (Fiallos, Mendoza, Escobar & Intriago, 2022).

However, with the appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic and in view

of the requirement and obligatory nature of social isolation in all

regions, the goals set in this sense have had to be rethought and the

strategies drawn up by governments and institutions, mainly

educational ones, must include new guidelines to address this new

affectation. (López M. , 2020). The urgency to act is undeniable.

Sustainable conservation of natural resources in the environment

Sustained conservation involves the responsible and equitable use of

natural resources, ensuring that the needs of present generations are met

without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their

own needs. It is a holistic approach that seeks to balance human needs

with nature conservation.

According to UNESCO, a study entitled World Conservation Strategy

was published last March, which assesses the current state of the world's

environment and proposes some practical measures for the rational

development and conservation of our planet's resources. The World

Conservation Strategy was prepared by the International Union for

Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), with the advice,

cooperation and financial assistance of the United Nations Environment

Programme (UNEP) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and in

collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United

Nations (FAO) and UNESCO.

Materials and methods

Sustained conservation of natural resources brings numerous benefits.

Environmentally, it ensures the preservation of biodiversity, the

protection of critical habitats and climate stabilization. Socially, it

promotes equity, access to resources for local communities and

improves quality of life. Economically, it fosters job creation and

resilience to global challenges.

It is essential for sustaining life on Earth. Natural resources, such as

water, soil, forests and biodiversity, are fundamental to ecosystems and

the survival of species, including humans. Overexploitation and

depletion of these resources threaten the stability and resilience of the

environment.

Sustainable practices create a healthier, safer and more productive

environment. From a social perspective, sustainable practices help

strengthen social ties, improve people's quality of life and provide hope

for a better future.

3. Result

Promote environmental education: Awareness and education on the

importance of conservation are fundamental to generate a change in

attitude and behavior towards more sustainable practices, it is key to

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encourage a change in behavior, it is necessary to disseminate

educational programs and awareness campaigns with which the

objective is to make a difference.

According to Lopera and Duque (2019) the educational institutions

themselves must have an academic unit that is at the forefront of

projects and programs of clean energy, environmental responsibility,

reuse and recycling, preservation of resources, which raises the

proposal for changes in management, participation and management of

green universities.

Encourage collaboration among stakeholders: Cooperation among

governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations and local

communities is essential to address large-scale environmental

problems. Partnerships should be established to develop comprehensive

solutions and thus develop effective solutions in the conservation of

natural resources.

Implement effective policies: The implementation of sound and well-

enforced environmental regulations can encourage sustainable practices

in various economic sectors, and compliance is key to promoting this.

Boosting research and technological innovation: Science and

technology play a key role in the search for sustainable solutions.

Investing in research and development can lead to significant advances

in natural resource management.

Challenges and obstacles: We cannot ignore the challenges and

obstacles we face on the road to sustained conservation. Resistance to

change, short-term economic interests and lack of international

cooperation are just some of the barriers to overcome.

5. The path to a sustainable future.

We must reflect on the importance of being able to create a sustainable

future for the next generations, making informed and responsible

decisions in our daily lives, this implies taking measures to ensure that

the needs of the current generation are met without compromising the

possibilities of future generations. To achieve this, it is essential to

address several important challenges and implement the use of

renewable energy by promoting its use, such as clean energy sources

like solar, wind, hydro and geothermal, reducing dependence on fossil

fuels that generate pollution and contribute to climate change. For this

Sustainable conservation of natural resources in the environment

reason, the academy plays a very important role in the preparation of

responsible citizens and leaders with full social awareness, in charge of

projecting and sustaining sustainable societies in some way (Salas,

2021).

4. Conclusions

Emphasize the importance of sustained conservation of natural

resources for environmental sustainability and human well-being.

The sustained conservation of natural resources in the environment is

an impossible task that requires the commitment of all sectors of

society. It is essential to recognize that our survival and quality of life

depend on the balance between human development and the protection

of the natural environment.

Environmental education plays a central role in promoting

environmental awareness and behavioral change towards more

sustainable practices. In addition, collaboration between governments,

communities, organizations and companies is essential to develop

comprehensive and effective solutions for the conservation of natural

resources. The implementation of effective policies and the promotion

of innovation and technology are key to moving towards responsible

management of natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for

generations to come.

Highlight the need for collective action and commitment to address

environmental challenges. Close with a reflection on the future and the

role that each individual can play in environmental conservation.

"Today more than ever there is a need for transformative education that

achieves profound long-term changes in the understanding of present

and future challenges, aiming to develop a population with a deep and

rooted appreciation of the climate, social, cultural and economic

challenge to lead to greater action and commitment. The time to learn

and act in defense of our planet is now.

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