Guía para el desarrollo del plan de manejo de playa de mar y franja adyacente de Ligüiqui, Manta

Abstract

This work proposes a methodological guide for the formulation of the Management Plan of the Coastal Beach and the Adjacent Strip in the Ligüiqui community, Manta canton, in order to provide Local Governments with a practical and applicable tool for coastal management. The guide was developed based on the analysis of Article 748 of the Regulation of the Organic Environmental Code, the technical review of management plans from Engabao, Olón, Valdivia, and Playas, as well as complementary methodologies such as coastal zoning, biophysical characterization, expert interviews, littoral analysis software (DSAS, CoastSat), and field data collection. As a result, a methodological proposal was established for each section of the aforementioned article, together with a management plan, strategies, key issues, and specific actions for Ligüiqui beach. This work seeks to contribute to sustainable coastal planning by integrating environmental, social, and economic aspects, and is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 and 14, related to sustainable cities and marine ecosystem conservation. Keywords: Management Plan of the Coastal Beach and the Adjacent Strip, Coastal Zoning, Coastal Management, Ligüiqui, RCOA.