Ecological intelligence. An alternative to face the challenges of agroecological tourism

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  • Jesús Alfredo Morales Carrero Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/

Keywords:

Ecological intelligence, agroecological tourism, multidimensional growth, reciprocity

Abstract

This essay proposes enhancing ecological intelligence as the fundamental cognitive capacity to foster modes of thought based on the integration of human values and environmental preservation. This synergy acts as a guiding axis not only for developing conscious attitudes, but also for strengthening a critical sense capable of identifying the consequences of irrational human behavior within the environment. Likewise, it motivates the adoption of behaviors aimed at replacing economic-centered production modes with responsible practices that ensure the positive course of life on the planet, prioritizing human health and the generation of ecological products for the mutual benefit of the society-individual-environment triad. The former entails replacing irrational patterns at both the individual and collective levels to promote productive experiences that unify intelligence, ecology, and agroecological tourism as an alternative for sustainable living, thereby reducing the impact of human activities and neutralizing anything that threatens environmental well-being. In conclusion, strengthening the benefits of agroecological tourism requires fostering a sense of co-responsibility within communities, enabling them to categorize, organize, and act in accordance with the parameters of comprehensive and sustainable human development.

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Author Biography

  • Jesús Alfredo Morales Carrero, Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)

    Political Scientist and Lecturer in General Psychology and Educational Guidance. Socio-educational Researcher. University of Los Andes, Venezuela.

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Published

2026-10-09

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Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): January - June

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Ensayo Científico

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How to Cite

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J. A. Morales Carrero, “Ecological intelligence. An alternative to face the challenges of agroecological tourism”, Publ.Cienc.Tecnol, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 22–32, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.5281/.