Table 2. Some differences between the “insular” and “isleño” lifestyles, as determinants of future sustainability patterns in the archipelago. Insular lifestyle Isleño lifestyle Reject limitations and aspire to have the same level of services and reproduce the same consumption patterns in Galapagos as do people on the continent Accept that Galapagos is a special place where some limitations are necessary and where living requires a different consumption pattern from that on the continent Live on the island, but have an ethnic origin from the continent or other external geographic area Have lived on the island for a long period of time, although not necessarily born there, ensuring an intergenerational connection Traditions and cultural expressions deeply rooted to the place of origin, favoring external cultural models Cultural traditions developed locally or brought from the place of origin but incorporating elements of the island reality Colonist mentality, with strong links to continental relatives Resident mentality, with a marked sense of place Maintain the same food preferences as in the place of origin, importing mainland products that are not present in the islands Food preferences adapted to the island reality and resource availability Replicate the same productive and extractive practices as in the place of origin Adopt new productive patterns consistent with the biophysical and environmental constraints of the archipelago Natural resources management disconnected from the island environment Natural resources management deeply rooted to the territory Create demand for externally derived goods, increasing dependence on noninsular resources Create supply and mobilize local resources, building alliances and interdependence Low identification with the island territory; permanent feeling of just being in transit Identity and sense of place highly developed; intergenerational permanence guaranteed Preference for projects designed outside of the islands Create the capacity to locally design and implement projects Reproduce the same building patterns as in the place of origin Develop a construction style based on the use of local materials Promote competition among islands of the archipelago Promote collaboration and solidarity among the islands of the archipelago, avoiding excessive competition Low rate of participation in the monitoring, planning, and decision-making processes Highly participative and concerned about the planning and decision-making processes