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The contribution of physical geography to environmental public policy development in Mexico
Author(s) -
Bocco Gerardo,
Priego Angel,
Cotler Helena
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
singapore journal of tropical geography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1467-9493
pISSN - 0129-7619
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9493.2010.00395.x
Subject(s) - maturity (psychological) , geography , vulnerability (computing) , sustainable development , human geography , environmental resource management , perspective (graphical) , public policy , environmental planning , regional science , political science , economic geography , environmental science , computer security , artificial intelligence , computer science , law
In recent years, physical geography in Mexico has contributed to the enterprise of geographical science by integrating with fields of study closely related to topics of sustainable development. This paper outlines the contribution of the discipline to environmental public policy development, particularly ecological land use planning and integrated watershed management. In terms of applications, physical geography appears to have reached a stage of maturity in Mexico. However, it must offer a stronger leadership in areas such as ecoregional analysis (in an integrated fashion, and not only from the biological‐ecological perspective) and regional vulnerability to global change processes. An excellent opportunity exists for scientists and decision makers to develop a common agenda.