Videos tagged with "usaid"

Improving Livelihoods by Conserving Mangroves [06:29]
More than 900 families in Ecuador depend on crabbing in the mangroves of the Gulf of Guayaquil. These same mangroves mitigate global warming and contribute to global carbon sequestration efforts. The Gulf is one of six sites where the USAID Sustainable Forests and Coasts project is conserving biodiversity and protecting natural resources from depletion. In this case, the project works with the Ministry of the Environment and crabbing communities to protect the $60 million in crabbing related activities while preventing mangrove deforestation. See how over 60000 hectares are being protected as well as how the project is helping communities receive a higher price for their crab meat sales.
Tags: USAID, Ecuador, Mangrove, Conservation, Crab, Environment, Chemonics, International, Development

7-28-11 Oyacachi Hot Springs [00:12]
A short pan of the Oyacachi hot springs. Dipping into the cold river, then into the hot pools is amazing. The springs themselves smell a bit like eggs (they're quire sulfurous) but feel amazing. Also, the clouds do not stop UV radiation from the sun. I've learned this. Ow. Oyacachi is a small town in part of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Many years ago, a USAid project was set up to build a hot springs there. The project failed after the springs were built, ending before the marketing phase began. So very few people know about the place. That said, the hot springs are operational and community run... and awesome.
Tags: hot springs, oyacachi, ecuador, usaid

7-28-11 Oyacachi Arrival [00:29]
Arrival at Oyacachi, Ecuador. Oyacachi is a small town in part of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Many years ago, a USAid project was set up to build a hot springs there. The project failed after the springs were built, ending before the marketing phase began. So very few people know about the place. That said, the hot springs are operational and community run... and awesome.
Tags: hot springs, oyacachi, ecuador, usaid