A socio-ecological evaluation of the conservation efforts in the Nevado de Toluca protected area, Mexico
Governmental performance and local community perception from a rural context
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21696872 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Angela Caro-Borrero (0000-0001-7352-5447, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, corresponding author), Karla Isabel Rivera Ramírez (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico), Javier Carmona Jiménez (0000-0003-0420-4863, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 37-59 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Water Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1366-7017 • E-ISSN: 1996-9759 |
| Publisher | IWA Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.2166/wp.2023.105 |
| OpenAlex | W4390060315 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
Protected Areas (PA) are the main conservation instrument in Latin America, but rural communities are rarely integrated into the decision-making. In Mexico, many conflicts related to PAs stem from guaranteeing equitable access to resources for local communities against private economic interests. The aim of this manuscript is to present a strategy to evaluate the functioning of the PA from a socio-ecological perspective, including: diagnosis, evaluation of the conservation instrument, and intervention proposal. The results show that the Nevado de Toluca PA was recategorized without adequate characterization of the problems facing its conservation. The impact has been biased towards the development of large-scale activities while local communities have been excluded. This scenario has resulted in a migration of local men to cities in search of work, while women and children face unequal management of natural resources. In terms of aquatic ecological quality, indicators show signs of degradation that have not been improved through the management plan. The activities proposed in the annual operational plans are unrealistic since they include no support and training. We propose participatory monitoring as a strategy for community empowerment in the use of water resources, as well as a cohesive element that reconciles government policies and local needs
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