Research Group in Environmental Sciences (GRICAM)

  • Postal address

    Ecuador

Organization profile

Organization profile

The Environmental Sciences Research Group (GRICAM) of the Salesian Polytechnic University is dedicated to offering scientific and technological solutions that promote economically viable, socially fair and environmentally sustainable projects. Its mission is to be a reference in research that effectively contributes to the sustainable development of Ecuador, establishing collaboration networks at the local, national and international level to innovate and transfer knowledge between academia and society. Composed of full-time faculty from the Environmental Engineering Major, the group focuses on addressing problems such as environmental degradation, natural disasters, and alternative energies, selecting researchers based on their areas of expertise to generate significant products that benefit both the university and the university. as well as Ecuadorian society.

Research lines:

  1. Sustainable water and soil management
  2. Climate change and socio-natural disasters
  3. Agroecology, environment and territory
  4. Solid waste and optimization of renewable energies
  5. Evaluation and mitigation of environmental impact

Coordinator:

Cachipuendo Ulcuango Charles Jim ([email protected])

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

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