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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Doctor in the Specialty of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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BUILDING PESTICIDE-FREE TERRITORIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE ECUADORIAN SIERRA (OASIS)
Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Director) & Dangles, O. (External Researcher)
1/01/24 → 31/12/29
Project: Research project
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IMPLEMENTACIÓN DEL LABORATORIO EN CIENCIAS DE LA SOSTENIBILIDAD-PUCE
Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Director)
15/08/23 → 15/04/24
Project: Research project
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PROYECTO CHONTA: SEGURIDAD Y SOBERANÍA ALIMENTARIA EN LA AMAZONÍA ECUATORIANA (ACRÓNIMO: CHONTA)
Cayambe Terán, J. M. (Principal Investigator), Romero Estevez, D. F. (Principal Investigator), BAILÓN MOSCOSO, N. C. (External Researcher), FIGUEROA HURTADO, J. G. (External Researcher), MARTÍNEZ FLORES, L. A. (External Researcher), MENESES CHAMBA, M. Á. (External Researcher), VALAREZO VALDEZ, B. E. (External Researcher) & Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Director)
1/06/23 → 1/06/25
Project: Research project
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HEAT-MEDIATED POLLINATION AND THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF AN ENDANGERED ANDEAN PALM (HOTPALM)
Auffray, T. (External Researcher), Dangles, O. (External Researcher), GIBERNAU MARC (External Researcher), PINCEBOURDE SYLVAIN (External Researcher) & Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Director)
1/03/21 → 1/08/24
Project: Research project
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AGRO-ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF CROP INSECTS: TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE COLLECTIVE GOAL FOR FARMERS (PROYECTO AMIGO)
Guevara Capelo, D. J. (Principal Investigator), Muñoz Barriga, A. (Principal Investigator), Páez Vacas, C. V. (Principal Investigator), MUÑOZ CIFUENTES, L. A. (Student) & Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Principal Investigator)
1/08/20 → 31/08/23
Project: Research project
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A simulation-based decision support framework for tsunami evacuation in coastal areas
Sadeghi, A., Aros-Vera, F., Montúfar, R. & Grijalva, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Simulation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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First report of thermogenesis in an Ecuadorian Magnolia species
Rogel, C., Buenaño, K., Rea, E., Carvajal-Taco, N., Davis, A., Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. & Pérez Castañeda, Á. J., 2026, In: The Journal of the Magnolia Society International.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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High phenotypic and phytochemical diversity of Bactris gasipaes (Arecaceae) fruits in Ecuador
Romero-Estévez, D., Couvreur, T. L. P., Ayala, M., Valarezo, E., Figueroa, J. G., Terán, M. J., Rivera, Á. & Montúfar, R., 26 Mar 2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 3, e0342904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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iNaturalist as a Tool to Improve Agroecological Biodiversity Knowledge: An Ecuadorian Case Study
Mina, D., Montúfar, R., Coro, M. & Dangles, O., 2026, In: Citizen Science: Theory and Practice. 11, 1, 17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stewardship practices enhance nature’s contributions to people
Mattalia, G., McAlvay, A., Reyes-García, V., Asfaw, Z., Ban, N. C., Caviedes, J., De Meyer, E., Díaz, S., Franco, F. M., Ibarra, J. T., Loayza, G., Loring, P. A., Lukawiecki, J., Montúfar, R., Moola, F., Ojeda, J., Schunko, C., Uprety, Y., Wall, J. & Zafra-Calvo, N. & 1 others, , Jun 2026, In: BioScience. 76, 6, p. 491-500 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) Reports Findings in Ecology and Evolution (Experimental evidence of pollination by deception in a dioecious palm)
26/05/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Study Findings from Pontifical Catholic University Provide New Insights into Human Ecology (Dynamic Reciprocal Contributions Between Indigenous Communities and Cultural Keystone Species: a Study Case In Western Ecuador)
13/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
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How Local Communities Depend On The Ivory Palm Tree In Coastal Ecuador
27/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Ecuador's Coastal Communities Rely on Ivory Palm Tree
24/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
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