How It Works

Process or model behind how the project operates or delivers its services.

Our Process

Guardianas del Estuario operates through a participatory working model that unites women fishers, coastal communities, youth, and academia in research, training, and estuarine ecosystem conservation efforts.

Step 1

Community engagement

The project starts with direct involvement of coastal communities and groups of women fishers, building relationships based on trust, respect, and recognising life stories and local knowledge.

Step 2

Participatory design

Research, monitoring, and training activities are co-created with communities, ensuring they respond to local needs, contexts, and dynamics.

Step 3

Field implementation

Monitoring activities, workshops, field trips, and educational processes take place, integrating science, local knowledge, and active participation from women fishers and university students.

Step 4

Analysis and dissemination

The data and lessons learned are analysed and communicated through science communication products, reports, and exchange spaces accessible to diverse audiences.

Step 5

Partnerships and advocacy

Results and lessons learned are shared through networks, partnerships, and advocacy spaces to strengthen decision-making and broaden the project’s impact.

Timeline

Participation in Guardianas del Estuario involves ongoing processes of learning, collaboration, and information generation, with regular field activities, training spaces, and long-term follow-up.

Why This Works

This model works because it places communities and women at the center of conservation, ensuring that science and environmental actions respond to local realities and deliver sustainable outcomes.