FUTURE PERSPECTIVES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: AN INNOVATIVE PLANNING APPROACH TO WATER IN THE EASTERN COLOMBIAN REGION
Future perspectives of sustainable development: an innovative planning approach to water in the eastern Colombian region

Author(s): Roberto Saavedra Ardila, Jorge William Arboleda Valencia
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: water governanc; availability of water; green growth; Orinoquía; wetlands; expansion of lands
Summary/Abstract: To increase production, agricultural growth of the territory in a country such as Colombia is taking place rapidly without proper coordination by the state and by the interest groups. This situation can cause irreversible losses to the ecosystems and water bodies, which are key factors to support the biodiversity of the region. This document analyzes the elements that should be taken into account as the recommended strategy to implement in a vast region of Colombia known as the Orinoquía, which is a territory with abundant natural resources, environmentally sensitive ecosystems, and a big number of natural reserves and national parks, focusing on green growth. In addition, it enumerates the characteristics of the Orinoquía, exploring the impact of water availability as a significant factor for the definition of the amount of production that should be planned and allowed for each area or ecosystem in the region as a response to strategic planning. Finally, it concludes by highlighting the importance of strengthening the institutions in the region, promoting water governance, and performing geo-referenced research of water availability in order to promote proper decision-making regarding productivity and sustainable conservation while improving the well-being of its inhabitants.

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