Environmental research developed at the UMECIT Santiago campus had an international presence with the participation of Zoila Chilán, a master's degree holder and research professor in the Bachelor of Laws and Political Science program, in the XI Ibero-American Congress on Disaster Risk Management, Renewable Energies and Climate Change, held virtually from October 19 to 23, 2026.

The meeting, organized by the Manuel Félix López Higher Polytechnic Agricultural School of Manabí, Ecuador, brought together researchers and specialists to address challenges related to sustainability, risk management and environmental protection.

During her participation, Master Chilán presented the research “Impact of Pollution as an Environmental Crime in the Cuvíbora River, Nuevo Santiago District”, a study that analyzes an environmental problem in the province of Veraguas from a legal perspective.

The research raises the importance of examining the impacts on natural resources and their relationship with environmental legislation, promoting reflection on legal responsibility and the need to protect ecosystems.

Their presentation on this Ibero-American stage made it possible to give visibility to a local reality, share knowledge and open spaces for academic dialogue on environmental problems that also affect other communities.

This participation reflects UMECIT's commitment to research linked to the needs of the environment, capable of contributing to the international scientific debate and generating knowledge for the benefit of society.