Ecuador Rainforest Negotiation -Ecuadorian Government

1. Government of
Ecuador
Presented by
Group-5

2. Comparative Study
Positive Outcomes Negative Outcomes
 To reduce external  Irreversible loss of
debt renewable and non-
 Greater employment renewable resources
opportunities  Diminishing returns of
 Higher Forex. Greater economic activities
integration with  Social conflicts
international economy
between indigenous
 Development of and migrant
Waorani people population
 50% of population
 Reverse migration to
below 20. Curb civil
unrest non-Amazon regions

3. Oil is a national asset. Sooner or later we
have to use it.
Measures to be taken:
•Arrive at consensus with all stake holders
• Seek a complete report from Conoco
• Ensure all original safeguards are
implemented
• Empower Subsecretario de Medio Ambiente.
Increase budget and mandate.
• Periodic inspection of sites by environmentalists
• Harsh penalties for violating laws