María Dolores Araujo
Field Assistant for Bio-business and Innovation
María Dolores is naturally curious and passionate about research. She joined the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) in September 2024 as a Field Assistant for Bio-business and Innovation, aiming to strengthen ventures related to the Marine Food System at the local level. Before joining the CDF, she worked on projects with NGOs in Ecuador and international cooperation organizations in both the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Austro region.
She holds a degree in Gender and Development from the University of Cuenca and is currently pursuing a research-based master's in Development Economics at the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Ecuador, with a scholarship for academic excellence. María Dolores speaks Spanish, English, and French.
María Dolores's programs
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Sustainable FisheriesThe artisanal fishing sector is vital to the Galapagos Islands, but it is facing increasing challenges such as climate change, unfair value chains, and over-exploitation. Our program seeks to create a more prosperous, autonomous, and fair seafood system that is respectful of the natural environment, and fosters resilience against environmental, socio-economic, and climate change.