Ecuador
Quito Environmental Fund
Since its creation in 2005 by Metropolitan Ordinance 0146, the Quito Environmental Fund has played a key role in the protection, conservation, integrated management of natural resources and actions to address climate change in the Metropolitan District of Quito. The mission of the Environmental Fund is materialized through the administration of national and international resources from various sources for the financing and execution of environmental plans, programs and projects in a participatory and comprehensive manner, with a gender and intergenerational approach within the framework of social and environmental safeguards.
The Environmental Fund is consolidating its position as the innovative financial mechanism of Ecuador's capital city. Positioning itself as a highly efficient and autonomous public institution, proactive and supported by a committed human talent. In this way, the Environmental Fund aims to contribute significantly to improving the quality of life of the people of Quito.