Supporting communities in the defence of collective rights against the impacts of mining

About this project

Mining reforms have simplified concession procedures in the country. When implementing the projects, the necessary community consultations are not carried out, environmentalists are criminalised and the habitat of indigenous and farming communities is permanently destroyed. The aim is to protect water sources, forests and moors in the project region and to defend collective rights against the effects of mining. The target group consists of 830 indigenous and smallholder families as well as anti-mining initiatives in the communities, farmers associations and water protection organisations. Project measures for implementation include awareness-raising and training measures, setting up early warning systems against illegal mining activities and rights violations, training managers, developing safety and protection measures and promoting economic alternatives to mining.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Ecuador

Sectors

Mineral/mining policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributes

Places

Quito

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202530954.

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