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MISS EARTH ECUADOR
NAOMI VITERI
DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS
I grew up in a small humid town surrounded by huge areas of green land and protected forests, called Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas; this allowed me to have the ease of growing very close to nature, able to have a hobby like horse riding and a family tradition of cattle breeding. I started guitar and singing lessons at 6 years old. I had to travel around 4 hours every weekend to a different city to get to the academy. The love and passion that I have for music have made every sacrifice worth it.
WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?
I think that one of the most memorable moments of my life is when I get on stage and have the opportunity to share my art and passion with the public. Feeding off their energy is one of the most incredible experiences in the world.
ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
What makes me feel that my family is special is the union and unconditional support that we give to each other and that even though members of our family are far away, we always find how to be always present.
WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
At only 5 years old I made my first ascent to the Cotopaxi volcano, together with my mother we managed to reach the last shelter and saw snow for the first time.
Another unusual thing, for a music video they placed a 4-meter a Burmese python on my body while I was lying in a pool, it was my first encounter with such a species. I still remember his body and the texture rolling over me, and his tongue touching my face.
Another unusual thing, for a music video they placed a 4-meter a Burmese python on my body while I was lying in a pool, it was my first encounter with such a species. I still remember his body and the texture rolling over me, and his tongue touching my face.
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?
I believe that education is essential to promote ecological and sustainable tourism where it is guaranteed that both visitors and nature benefits. Respect for nature should also be encouraged, promoting the importance of environmental preservation and respect for local flora and fauna.
WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?
What makes me feel proud is that I can say that we are in the center of the world and that despite being a country so small in size, we are immensely great in culture, gastronomy, tourism and the human quality of our people is unique in the universe. Just visit Ecuador to feel at home.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?
My family and I work several years in the recycling industry, I added E- waste recycling as a personal project where it focuses in the correct and responsible way to recycle electronic waste, such as old computers, smartphones, televisions, batteries, printers, audio and video equipment, battery operated toys, cables, and wires. Etc.
Its very important to raise awareness of the impact that electronic waste has on the environment if it’s not handled correctly, I want to educate the public with informational material and workshops on how to recycle responsibly as they often contain hazardous materials and valuable components that can be recycled or repurposed. Recycling e waste helps reduce the environmental impact and conserves resources.