Interdependencia entre el ejercicio del Derecho a la Ciudad y el cumplimiento de los Derechos de la Naturaleza en la Consulta Popular por el Agua, en el cantón Cuenca.

Abstract

This research examines the interdependence between the city and nature and how it manifests in citizen participation and the defense of collective rights. It specifically focuses on the relationship between the defense of Rights of Nature and the exercise of the Right to the City in the context of the Popular Consultation for Water. The study explores the Right to the City and Rights of Nature, as well as their recognition in Ecuadorian legislation. It also analyzes the relevance of citizen participation in the defense of rights, considering both institutional and non-institutional dimensions. The Popular Consultation for Water is reviewed, including its constitutional assessment, questions, and results, while collecting perspectives from social leaders, representatives, and academics. The research highlights the social, political, and economic tensions involved, demonstrating the connection between the Right to the City, the defense of Rights of Nature, and the fight against extractivism.