The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability
A dynamic systems model is presented, showing the relationship and interdependence between climate—defined as a quasi-stable natural resource—and all other natural and artificial resources. This model aims to highlight how the use of such resources feeds back into climate as an ultimate determinant...
Guardado en:
| Autor principal: | |
|---|---|
| Formato: | Artículo revista |
| Lenguaje: | Español |
| Publicado: |
Centro de Ecología Aplicada del Litoral (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Universidad Nacional de Nordeste)
2025
|
| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/eco/article/view/8531 |
| Aporte de: |
| id |
I48-R154-article-8531 |
|---|---|
| record_format |
ojs |
| spelling |
I48-R154-article-85312025-08-08T13:52:41Z The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability El uso de los recursos naturales renovables y la agricultura en latinoamerica en relación con la estabilidad del clima Burgos, Juan Jacinto A dynamic systems model is presented, showing the relationship and interdependence between climate—defined as a quasi-stable natural resource—and all other natural and artificial resources. This model aims to highlight how the use of such resources feeds back into climate as an ultimate determinant for humanity, a fact now widely recognized worldwide. Under the same framework of dependence, the potential production and historical evolution of forestry, agriculture, and livestock production in Latin America were studied in a general way, in relation to population growth. Based on these antecedents, and notwithstanding the lack of more systematic experiences, several case studies were used to illustrate how the impact of different land uses—which may degrade or improve the environment in Latin America—can be understood in terms of their effects on climate. The direction of change in local and regional climates was analyzed by examining alterations to the main biomes of tropical humid climates. These cases included the development of agriculture and the introduction of pasturelands in mountainous and highland rainforests; the flooding of várzeas and coastal mangroves; improvements to monsoonic savannas through deferred flooding and irrigation; and the amelioration of semiarid and arid lands through irrigation. Conversely, cases were considered in which desertification was exacerbated by soil mismanagement and overgrazing in semiarid and arid rangelands. Se presenta un modelo de sistemas dinámicos que muestra la relación e interdependencia entre el clima —definido como un recurso natural cuasiestable— y el conjunto de otros recursos naturales y artificiales. Este modelo busca evidenciar cómo el uso de dichos recursos retroalimenta al clima como un factor determinante para la humanidad, hecho hoy ampliamente reconocido a nivel mundial. Bajo este mismo marco de dependencia, se estudió de manera general la producción potencial y la evolución histórica de la actividad forestal, agrícola y ganadera en América Latina, en relación con el crecimiento poblacional. Con estos antecedentes, y a pesar de la falta de experiencias más sistemáticas, se recurrió a varios estudios de caso para ilustrar cómo se puede comprender el impacto de diferentes usos de la tierra —que pueden degradar o mejorar el ambiente en América Latina— en el clima. Se analizó la dirección del cambio en los climas locales y regionales al modificar los principales biomas de climas tropicales húmedos. Estos casos incluyeron el desarrollo de la agricultura y la introducción de pastizales en selvas lluviosas de montaña y tierras altas; la inundación de várzeas y manglares costeros; la mejora de sabanas monzónicas mediante inundaciones diferidas e irrigación; y la rehabilitación de tierras semiáridas y áridas mediante riego. Por otro lado, se consideraron casos en los que la desertificación se vio agravada por el manejo inadecuado del suelo y el sobrepastoreo en pastizales semiáridos y áridos. Centro de Ecología Aplicada del Litoral (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Universidad Nacional de Nordeste) 2025-08-08 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo revisado por pares application/pdf https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/eco/article/view/8531 Ecosur; 1979: vol. 6, no. 12; 111-143 0325-108X spa https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/eco/article/view/8531/8076 |
| institution |
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste |
| institution_str |
I-48 |
| repository_str |
R-154 |
| container_title_str |
Revistas UNNE - Universidad Nacional del Noroeste (UNNE) |
| language |
Español |
| format |
Artículo revista |
| author |
Burgos, Juan Jacinto |
| spellingShingle |
Burgos, Juan Jacinto The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| author_facet |
Burgos, Juan Jacinto |
| author_sort |
Burgos, Juan Jacinto |
| title |
The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| title_short |
The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| title_full |
The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| title_fullStr |
The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| title_full_unstemmed |
The use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in Latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| title_sort |
use of the renewable ressources and agriculture in latinamerica in connection with the climate stability |
| description |
A dynamic systems model is presented, showing the relationship and interdependence between climate—defined as a quasi-stable natural resource—and all other natural and artificial resources.
This model aims to highlight how the use of such resources feeds back into climate as an ultimate determinant for humanity, a fact now widely recognized worldwide. Under the same framework of dependence, the potential production and historical evolution of forestry, agriculture, and livestock production in Latin America were studied in a general way, in relation to population growth.
Based on these antecedents, and notwithstanding the lack of more systematic experiences, several case studies were used to illustrate how the impact of different land uses—which may degrade or improve the environment in Latin America—can be understood in terms of their effects on climate.
The direction of change in local and regional climates was analyzed by examining alterations to the main biomes of tropical humid climates. These cases included the development of agriculture and the introduction of pasturelands in mountainous and highland rainforests; the flooding of várzeas and coastal mangroves; improvements to monsoonic savannas through deferred flooding and irrigation; and the amelioration of semiarid and arid lands through irrigation. Conversely, cases were considered in which desertification was exacerbated by soil mismanagement and overgrazing in semiarid and arid rangelands. |
| publisher |
Centro de Ecología Aplicada del Litoral (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Universidad Nacional de Nordeste) |
| publishDate |
2025 |
| url |
https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/eco/article/view/8531 |
| work_keys_str_mv |
AT burgosjuanjacinto theuseoftherenewableressourcesandagricultureinlatinamericainconnectionwiththeclimatestability AT burgosjuanjacinto elusodelosrecursosnaturalesrenovablesylaagriculturaenlatinoamericaenrelacionconlaestabilidaddelclima AT burgosjuanjacinto useoftherenewableressourcesandagricultureinlatinamericainconnectionwiththeclimatestability |
| first_indexed |
2025-08-17T05:02:45Z |
| last_indexed |
2025-08-17T05:02:45Z |
| _version_ |
1840677613975109632 |