THE USE OF CARTOGRAPHY TO THE APPLICATION OF THE DPSIR MODEL TO THE DIAGNOSIS OF THE HYDROGRAPHIC BASIN OF THE GUARIBAS RIVER IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL: GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ISBN 978-85-88783-11-9
Authors
1Otávio Landim Neto, F.; 2Gorayeb, A.; 3de Sá Pereira Filho, N.; 4Vicente da Silva, E.; 5Oliveira da Costa, N.; 6de Sousa Mendes, J.
1UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ Email: otaviogeo@oi.com.br
2UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ Email: adryanegorayeb@yahoo.com.br
3UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ Email: narceliofilho@hotmail.com
4UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ Email: cacauceara@gmail.com
5UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ Email: natamilk@hotmail.com
6UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO CEARÁ Email: jociclea30@hotmail.com
Abstract
The present study analyzed the application of the Driving Forces-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) model as a decision-making tool for the development of effective public policy, based on the production of maps and the formulation of proposals that aim to improve the quality of life of the population of the Guaribas basin, in northeastern Brazil. The model emphasizes the analysis of the ecosystemic and anthropogenic relationships that constitute the natural systems present within the study area. The appropriation of space within the Guaribas basin is the result of the ongoing urbanization process, which creates major inequalities in the use of coastal space. Overall, the DPSIR model proved highly effective for the integrated analysis of the socio-environmental problems affecting the Guaribas basin.
Keywords
Hydrographic basin; Geographic Information Systems; DPSIR model