Ergonomia, sustentabilidade sócio-ambiental e atividade de pesca artesanal com jangadas: estudo de caso na Praia de Ponta Negra, Natal-RN

The fishing is made possible by the handiwork of a fisherman, not using appliances that achieve the same levels of industrial fishing productivity and not causing environmental impacts on fish stocks with the same intensity. The adoption of sustainability practices in this type of fishing has been requested for the achievement of environmental and socioeconomic improvements, since its production has been decreasing over the years and overfishing has led to reduced stocks also stand out environmental aggressions such as pollution. Thus, this research aims to analyze the interference of environmental aspects/impacts that permeate the activity performed by fisherman on the beach of Ponta Negra, Natal-RN, in order to propose recommendations for environmental sustainability. We used a methodology based on the ergonomic work analysis (WISNER, 1987; GUERIN, 2001; VIDAL, 2008) using techniques such as observational and interactional observation protocols, photographs, videos, conversational action, and listening to verbalizations. To understand the vulnerability of the environment in which the activity is carried fisherman and the interferences that it suffers, we used the study of environmental aspects/impacts (SÁNCHEZ 2008). As a result, it appears that from the observations located and reports raftsmen, changes in the sea, the search for new fishing grounds farther from the coast, reducing fishery production, waste generation and pollution of the workplace, and the difficulty in docking rafts, factors arising from the pressures both for society as Seen by fisherman, denoting the necessity of drawing up recommendations and actions proposed by management activity by promoting discussion among raftsmen and accountable institutions, and training through workshops on environmental education, aiming to positive changes in the activity fisherman from Ponta Negra and the environment in which raftsmen are inserted in order to seek a sustainable activity, preserving its characteristics

Socio-climatic hotspots in Brazil

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Workshop on public participation in international negotiations on environmental matters: Panel on environmental justice and access rights for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean

This publication was prepared with financial support from the United Nations Development Account and the project “Addressing critical socio-environmental challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean ”

Avaliação comparativa entre a estimativa do impacto gerado por efluentes domésticos de assentamentos espontâneos e de ocupação formal na bacia do Tucunduba em Belém - Pará

A presente pesquisa apresenta avaliação comparativa do impacto ambiental gerado por contextos habitacionais diferentes dentro do mesmo espaço urbano, no caso o bairro do Guamá, município de Belém, o contexto formal corresponde à ocupação da Av. José Bonifácio e o contexto de produção informal corresponde à comunidade do Riacho Doce. Na referida avaliação foram levados em consideração para investigação os seguintes aspectos: Consumo per capita de água, consumo per capita de esgoto, universalidade e equidade do fornecimento dos serviços de saneamento (abastecimento de água e esgotamento sanitário), tarifação de abastecimento de água, qualidade e acessibilidade dos serviços, contexto habitacional, aspectos socioambientais, com objetivo de caracterizar a população residente nessas áreas e finalmente estimar a carga orgânica (Kg de DBO/dia) e a vazão (m3/d) de efluentes domésticos gerados de assentamentos espontâneos e em uma área urbana consolidada, com o intuito de identificar qual contexto habitacional apresenta maior potencial de impacto em termos de geração de vazão e carga orgânica sobre a bacia receptora de efluentes, neste caso a Bacia do Tucunduba. Apesar dos resultados serem valores relativamente próximos, na área de Assentamento Espontâneo, a vazão de esgotos estimada 44,38 m3/dia e Carga Orgânica de 13,31 Kg de DBO/dia, e na área de Ocupação Formal a vazão de esgotos estimada 43,06 m3/dia e Carga Orgânica de 12,91 Kg de DBO/dia, foi possível observar neste trabalho que existe diferenciação do impacto ambiental gerado pelas duas áreas na bacia receptora no Igarapé Tucunduba, sendo maior no Riacho Doce onde a população permanece em contato com os efluentes e sob maior vulnerabilidade sanitária, pois, os efluentes da José Bonifácio são encaminhados pela rede de drenagem e sua carga orgânica é diluída pela vazão de águas pluviais ao chegarem ao Igarapé (distanciando a contaminação de sua fonte) e os efluentes do Riacho Doce são lançados in natura diretamente sob as casas e no Igarapé.

Estudo de parâmetros climáticos como subsídio à gestão ambiental da vertente paranaense da bacia hidrográfica do rio Itararé

Pós-graduação em Geografia - FCT

Um estudo da vulnerabilidade socioclimática no Brasil e no mundo

The Socio Climate Vulnerability Index (IVSC, Portuguese acronym) aims to expose spatially and in a comparative basis, human settlement areas that are more susceptible to the potential risks posed by climate change. To access this vulnerability, the IVSC draws on the aggregation of adaptive capacity and sensitivity indicators (Human Development Index and population density) and an indicator of projected climate change (Regional Climate Change Index-IRCM). The IVSC can be applied to any spatial scale, as long as data in reasonable resolution.is available. Knowing the spatial distribution of vulnerability is an important strategic step in development and implementation of measures that seeks to improve human development and the preparedness of society for future environmental changes. In addition, the production and comparison climate change vulnerability indexes is an important exercise to improve gradually the quality of information provided to decision makers and stakeholders in the management of measures involving climate change adaptation

Um estudo da vulnerabilidade socioclimática no Brasil e no mundo

The Socio Climate Vulnerability Index (IVSC, Portuguese acronym) aims to expose spatially and in a comparative basis, human settlement areas that are more susceptible to the potential risks posed by climate change. To access this vulnerability, the IVSC draws on the aggregation of adaptive capacity and sensitivity indicators (Human Development Index and population density) and an indicator of projected climate change (Regional Climate Change Index-IRCM). The IVSC can be applied to any spatial scale, as long as data in reasonable resolution.is available. Knowing the spatial distribution of vulnerability is an important strategic step in development and implementation of measures that seeks to improve human development and the preparedness of society for future environmental changes. In addition, the production and comparison climate change vulnerability indexes is an important exercise to improve gradually the quality of information provided to decision makers and stakeholders in the management of measures involving climate change adaptation

Local environmental knowledge: a key input for the sustainable development of Andean mountain communities

Local knowledge is crucial to both human development and environmental conservation. This is especially the case in mountain regions, where a combination of remoteness, harsh climatic conditions, rich cultural heritage, and high biological diversity has led to the development of complex local environmental knowledge systems. In the Andes for instance, rural populations mainly rely on their own environmental knowledge to ensure their food security and health. Recent studies conducted within Quechua communities in Peru and Bolivia showed that this knowledge was both persistent and dynamic, and that it responded to socio-economic and environmental changes through cultural resistance and adaptation. As this paper argues, combining local knowledge and so-called scientific knowledge – especially in development projects – can lead to innovative solutions to the socio-environmental challenges facing mountain communities in our globalized world. Based on experiences from the Andes, this paper will provide concrete recommendations to policymakers and practitioners for integrating local knowledge into development and natural resource management initiatives.

El análisis del paisaje como herramienta y puente teórico-metodológico para la gestión socio-ambiental del territorio

El presente artículo busca comprender cómo el concepto de paisaje se transforma desde su producción y discusión académica hasta su adaptación por parte del Estado; y seguidamente, cómo este concepto termina siendo aplicado en el territorio, a través de la práctica de diversos profesionales interesados en el mismo. Para ello, se parte de algunas definiciones desarrolladas por diversas disciplinas: geografía, antropología, arqueología, ecología, agronomía y arquitectura, especificando sus puntos de interés; y se hace una comparación entre sus propuestas y la forma en la que estos conceptos son adoptados por el Estado, específicamente por medio de los denominados "términos de referencia". Posteriormente, se analiza cómo estos conceptos y metodologías son llevados a la práctica por profesionales que se desempeñan en diferentes empresas de consultoría, muchas veces sin considerar la forma en la que los habitantes locales entienden y viven el paisaje desde sus territorios. Concluyo que existe una evidente necesidad de construir puentes entre la academia, el Estado, la población y la empresa, a través de la práctica profesional y sobre la necesidad de reconocer la forma como los habitantes locales viven el concepto desde sus territorios. Solo así se logrará generar verdaderos impactos que se reflejen en una mejor calidad de vida de los habitantes

El análisis del paisaje como herramienta y puente teórico-metodológico para la gestión socio-ambiental del territorio

El presente artículo busca comprender cómo el concepto de paisaje se transforma desde su producción y discusión académica hasta su adaptación por parte del Estado; y seguidamente, cómo este concepto termina siendo aplicado en el territorio, a través de la práctica de diversos profesionales interesados en el mismo. Para ello, se parte de algunas definiciones desarrolladas por diversas disciplinas: geografía, antropología, arqueología, ecología, agronomía y arquitectura, especificando sus puntos de interés; y se hace una comparación entre sus propuestas y la forma en la que estos conceptos son adoptados por el Estado, específicamente por medio de los denominados "términos de referencia". Posteriormente, se analiza cómo estos conceptos y metodologías son llevados a la práctica por profesionales que se desempeñan en diferentes empresas de consultoría, muchas veces sin considerar la forma en la que los habitantes locales entienden y viven el paisaje desde sus territorios. Concluyo que existe una evidente necesidad de construir puentes entre la academia, el Estado, la población y la empresa, a través de la práctica profesional y sobre la necesidad de reconocer la forma como los habitantes locales viven el concepto desde sus territorios. Solo así se logrará generar verdaderos impactos que se reflejen en una mejor calidad de vida de los habitantes

El análisis del paisaje como herramienta y puente teórico-metodológico para la gestión socio-ambiental del territorio

El presente artículo busca comprender cómo el concepto de paisaje se transforma desde su producción y discusión académica hasta su adaptación por parte del Estado; y seguidamente, cómo este concepto termina siendo aplicado en el territorio, a través de la práctica de diversos profesionales interesados en el mismo. Para ello, se parte de algunas definiciones desarrolladas por diversas disciplinas: geografía, antropología, arqueología, ecología, agronomía y arquitectura, especificando sus puntos de interés; y se hace una comparación entre sus propuestas y la forma en la que estos conceptos son adoptados por el Estado, específicamente por medio de los denominados "términos de referencia". Posteriormente, se analiza cómo estos conceptos y metodologías son llevados a la práctica por profesionales que se desempeñan en diferentes empresas de consultoría, muchas veces sin considerar la forma en la que los habitantes locales entienden y viven el paisaje desde sus territorios. Concluyo que existe una evidente necesidad de construir puentes entre la academia, el Estado, la población y la empresa, a través de la práctica profesional y sobre la necesidad de reconocer la forma como los habitantes locales viven el concepto desde sus territorios. Solo así se logrará generar verdaderos impactos que se reflejen en una mejor calidad de vida de los habitantes

La incuestionabilidad del riesgo: vulnerabilidad social y riesgo sísmico en municipios turísticos

Los estudios sobre la vulnerabilidad social han ampliado la gestión de los riesgos naturales tradicionalmente direccionada a la amenaza natural y soluciones tecnológicas. Sin embargo la visión dominante se mantiene hegemónica sin un análisis adecuado de las causas que originan vulnerabilidad social. Este artículo propone un nuevo argumento, organizado en torno al concepto de la incuestionabilidad del riesgo, entendido como la incapacidad cultural y política de objetar el modelo socioeconómico imperante en donde residen las causas de fondo productoras de riesgo. Para concretar el concepto, a modo de ejemplo, se analizan el Plan de Actuación Municipal frente al Riesgo Sísmico de la ciudad de Torrevieja.

Practice report: the role of environmental factors in industrial site selection activities: a case of limestone quarry expansion in Barbados, West Indies

Site selection is a key activity for quarry expansion to support cement production, and is governed by factors such as resource availability, logistics, costs, and socio-environmental factors. Adequate consideration of all factors facilitates both industrial productivity and sustainable economic growth. This study illustrates the site selection process that was undertaken for the expansion of limestone quarry operations to support cement production in Barbados. First, alternate sites with adequate resources to support a 25-year development horizon were identified. Second, socio-environmental conditions were described and potential impacts identified. Third, a comparative matrix was constructed to evaluate relative site characteristics with respect to physical, ecological, socio-cultural and economic factors. The study shows that environmental factors were essential to the final site recommendation.

The role of environmental factors in industrial site selection activities:a case of limestone quarry expansion in Barbados, West Indies

Site selection is a key activity for quarry expansion to support cement production, and is governed by factors such as resource availability, logistics, costs, and socio-environmental factors. Adequate consideration of all factors facilitates both industrial productivity and sustainable economic growth. This study illustrates the site selection process that was undertaken for the expansion of limestone quarry operations to support cement production in Barbados. First, alternate sites with adequate resources to support a 25-year development horizon were identified. Second, socio-environmental conditions were described and potential impacts identified. Third, a comparative matrix was constructed to evaluate relative site characteristics with respect to physical, ecological, socio-cultural and economic factors. The study shows that environmental factors were essential to the final site recommendation.

Nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation in urban areas: perspectives on indicators, knowledge gaps, barriers, and opportunities for action

Nature-based solutions promoting green and blue urban areas have significant potential to decrease the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of cities in light of climatic change. They can thereby help to mitigate climate change-induced impacts and serve as proactive adaptation options for municipalities. We explore the various contexts in which nature-based solutions are relevant for climate mitigation and adaptation in urban areas, identify indicators for assessing the effectiveness of nature-based solutions and related knowledge gaps. In addition, we explore existing barriers and potential opportunities for increasing the scale and effectiveness of nature-based solution implementation. The results were derived from an inter- and transdisciplinary workshop with experts from research, municipalities, policy, and society. As an outcome of the workshop discussions and building on existing evidence, we highlight three main needs for future science and policy agendas when dealing with nature-based solutions: (i) produce stronger evidence on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation and raise awareness by increasing implementation; (ii) adapt for governance challenges in implementing nature-based solutions by using reflexive approaches, which implies bringing together new networks of society, nature-based solution ambassadors, and practitioners; (iii) consider socio-environmental justice and social cohesion when implementing nature-based solutions by using integrated governance approaches that take into account an integrative and transdisciplinary participation of diverse actors. Taking these needs into account, nature-based solutions can serve as climate mitigation and adaptation tools that produce additional cobenefits for societal well-being, thereby serving as strong investment options for sustainable urban planning.