Understanding the Relation with Nature in the City: Biodiversity Knowledge and Environmental Awareness in a Periurban Area of Quito, Ecuador

Morales-Espín, Belén; Ortiz-Galarza, Flor M.; Sánchez-Lara, Enmily; Páez-Vacas, Mónica; Muñoz-Lara, Kevin; Bravo-Vera, Erick; Franco-Mena, Daniela; Baer, Natasha; Oleas, Nora H.; Tobes, Ibon

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-94262-5_7

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“…In Latin America, inter-Andean valleys have historically been largely affected by human activities such as agriculture, livestock, and urbanization [15]. As natural environments are altered in the highly biodiverse Tropical Andes, people loose contact with nature and this, in turn, generates a lack of knowledge and appreciation of biodiversity [16]. For example, recent studies focused on the inhabitants of Quito (Ecuador) have found that, although native plants are used in most private gardens [17], there is a preference for the use of foreign plant species in large public and recreational spaces [18].…”

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Citizen science as a tool for education: First Bioblitz in Quito, Ecuador

Páez-Vacas

Bustamante²,

Baer

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Bioblitz is a citizen global science initiative which aims to find and identify as many species of fauna and flora as possible in a specific area during a short period of time. This activity promotes the engagement of the public to learn about the biodiversity of a particular region, often in urban areas. The objective of this study was to do the first Bioblitz in Quito (Ecuador) to (1) survey the flora and fauna of Quito, specifically in the Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park; and (2) engage citizens in such activity. This first Bioblitz, held on December 2, 2017, was organized by Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica and Fundación Zoológica del Ecuador. The event was attended by 15 experts, 21 students, and 29 citizens, including two children under 10 years of age. Standard biological diversity assessment methods were used for amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, insects, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and plants. A total of 18 species of birds, two of amphibians, one reptile, 21 terrestrial invertebrates, two macroinvertebrates, one mammal, and 26 plant species were identified. This experience allowed the engagement of citizens to learn about the local biodiversity in their city.

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Citizen science as a tool for education: First Bioblitz in Quito, Ecuador

Páez-Vacas

Bustamante²,

Baer

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Determinants of the Willingness to Use Autonomous Mobility as a Service in Germany

Glimm,

Fabus

2024

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Fully autonomous vehicles, once legally and technically feasible and widely available, have numerous advantages compared to human-driven vehicles, from greater availability and shorter travel times to lower negative environmental emissions and fewer accidents. This, combined with a usage-based form of payment, can massively increase the usage rate of vehicles without the need for high initial investments. This study explores the determinants affecting the willingness to adopt Autonomous Mobility as a Service (AMaaS) in Germany. Utilizing a mobile cross-sectional survey via Pollfish, 400 complete responses of German speakers aged 18 years or older in Germany were collected to assess influential factors. The survey data were analyzed using binary logistic regression analysis. Age, possession of a driving license, and the quality of public transport were identified as significant predictors. Younger people and driving license holders showed a higher willingness to use AMaaS, while low-quality public transport reduced their willingness to use it. This study concludes that targeted strategies for AMaaS implementation should consider these key demographic and infrastructural factors to maximize market penetration and acceptance in Germany.

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Understanding the Relation with Nature in the City: Biodiversity Knowledge and Environmental Awareness in a Periurban Area of Quito, Ecuador

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Citizen science as a tool for education: First Bioblitz in Quito, Ecuador

Citizen science as a tool for education: First Bioblitz in Quito, Ecuador

Determinants of the Willingness to Use Autonomous Mobility as a Service in Germany

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