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Exploring Alternatives for Sustainable Development in the Tamiahua Wetlands

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  • Luis Felipe Luna-Reyes

    (Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Business School)

  • Jorge A. Durán-Encalada

    (Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Business School)

  • Erick R. Bandala

    (Universidad de las Americas Puebla, School of Engineering)

Abstract

This article presents a preliminary System Dynamics model developed to analyze the sustainability of a natural reserve in Mexico: the Tamiahua Wetlands. Wetlands are often referred to as nature’s kidneys because they filter contaminants from water. In spite of their importance, wetlands are endangered areas around the world. In order to build the model we take into account the Fishbanks model developed by Meadows (2004) as a starting point. Then, the model considers variables related to changes in total and economically active populations, and contaminants in water. The preliminary model presented in this study implies that fishing activity in the Tamiahua Wetlands, together with contaminants from human activity, have the potential to damage the diversity of species in the ecosystem, endangering its sustainability. Continued work on the model is intended to explore appropriate ways of preserving Tamiahua, providing inhabitants with economic activities that promote the sustainability of the region.

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  • Luis Felipe Luna-Reyes & Jorge A. Durán-Encalada & Erick R. Bandala, 2013. "Exploring Alternatives for Sustainable Development in the Tamiahua Wetlands," Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation, Fundacja Upowszechniająca Wiedzę i Naukę "Cognitione", vol. 9(2), pages 5-28.
    • Handle: RePEc:aae:journl:v:9:y:2013:i:2:p:5-28
    DOI: 10.7341/2013921
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    1. Chaoyun Liang, 2019. "How Entrepreneur Personality Affects Agrirural Entrepreneurial Alertness," Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation, Fundacja Upowszechniająca Wiedzę i Naukę "Cognitione", vol. 15(1), pages 147-170.
    2. Paucar-Caceres, A. & Bandala, E.R. & Wright, G.H., 2017. "The impact of global climate change on water quantity and quality: A system dynamics approach to the US–Mexican transborder regionAuthor-Name: Duran-Encalada, J.A," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 256(2), pages 567-581.

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