Geoecological suitability of mutually benefit. Theoretical-methodological proposal from geography for sustainable development

Keywords: Geographical theoretical-methodological framework, Geoecology, geosystem suitability, sustainable use, local development
Session Type: Virtual Paper Abstract
Day: Tuesday
Session Start / End Time: 3/1/2022 11:20 AM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) - 3/1/2022 12:40 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Room: Virtual 67

Abstract

Based on the German-Russian school of physical-geographical landscapes and Geoecology, a theoretical framework is proposed to address, from Geography, the adequate use of the benefits from geosystems. The main concept of Geoecological suitability of mutually benefit is proposed, such as the dual vocation of geosystems to offer benefits to society and, in a proportional way, to receive compensation. It has two basic concepts: Contributional geoecological suitability referred to the benefits emanating from geosystems (under the condition of sustainability); and Reciprocal geoecological suitability, specified in the compensation made by the society in the geosystems used (under the condition of simultaneity, insofar as it is applied at the same time as the harnessing). The model starts from the cartography of the geosystems, and then applies the geoecological method, which provides a comprehensive knowledge of both the characteristics of the physical space, as well as the economic and cultural features of the societies that inhabit it. The cartographic scale for which this model has been conceived is the large scale (local scope).The model is specified in a proposal of geoecological contribution and compensation suitability for each geosystemic unit. The binomials resulting from the Geoecological suitability of mutually benefits, may be formed of one geosystemic contribution and one or more proposed geoecological offsets depending on the range of recognizable and proven possibilities to balance any affectation on the geosystems. This model is being applied to a watershed in Mexico, with perspective on decision making, land use planning and local development