Análisis sobre el proceso de gestión para la implementación de política y proyectos ambientales en la fundación jóvenes trabajando por el bienestar del Darién

Abstract

This consultancy was carried out at the Foundation “Jóvenes Trabajando por el Bienestar del Darién” (FUNJOTRABIUN) with the purpose of strengthening its internal environmental management, given the absence of institutional policies, procedures, and practices oriented toward sustainability. The main problem identified focused on the lack of a structured system integrating the environmental dimension into administrative, operational, and welfare processes, which limited both efficiency and compliance with the organization’s environmental commitments. The methodology applied combined a diagnostic, participatory, and structured intervention approach, developed in four phases: institutional diagnosis, design of the Internal Environmental Management System (SIGA-FUNJOTRABIUN), implementation and staff training, and evaluation with continuous improvement. Surveys, interviews, direct observation, and documentary review were used to establish an environmental baseline and to formulate strategies consistent with the institutional context. As a result, the SIGA-FUNJOTRABIUN was implemented, the Institutional Environmental Management Committee (CIGA) was established, and environmental policies, procedures, and indicators were designed. In addition, the organizational culture was strengthened through environmental awareness and training processes for the workforce. The process made it possible to optimize resource use, improve internal communication, promote environmental co-responsibility, and position FUNJOTRABIUN as a socially responsible organization committed to the sustainable development of the Darién region.