Ecuador una tierra de contrastes: análisis sobre el bienestar animal en la producción ganadera ecuatoriana y los derechos de la naturaleza
L'Equador, una terra de contrastos: Anàlisi sobre el benestar animal en la producció ramadera equatoriana i els drets de la natura
Ecuador a land of contrasts: an analysis of animal welfare in Ecuadorian livestock and the rights of nature
Journal
Revista Catalana de Dret Ambiental
ISSN
2014-038X
Date Issued
2024
Type
journal-article
Abstract
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador introduces a new perspective regarding environmental protection within the context of an economic, social, and solidarity development model. This approach becomes particularly relevant in addressing animal rights, initiating discussions that have opened new avenues in recognizing their rights as sentient beings. However, substantial success has not been achieved in materializing these rights within the legal framework and in generating effective policies that ensure humane treatment of animals and sustainably improve access to healthy food and sustainable production systems, in line with the social and environmental responsibility of solidarity economy organizations. The objective of this work is to conduct a critical review of animal protection policies within the context of the rights of nature, particularly in livestock production in Ecuador. The aim is to examine how these issues are being addressed, identify existing limitations, and propose possible pathways to progress towards a more just and sustainable balance between economic development, environmental protection, and animal welfare in the Ecuadorian livestock sector.