¿Cómo recuperar ríos en Costa Rica? Propuesta metodológica para la recuperación socioambiental de la microcuenca del río Guararí
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Los ríos de Costa Rica presentan altos niveles de degradación socioambiental y una persistente incapacidad colectiva para revertir la problemática. Este trabajo final de investigación aplicada propone una metodología participativa y multisectorial para la recuperación socioambiental de la microcuenca del río Guararí, ubicada en Barva y Santa Bárbara de Heredia. Se plantea un prototipo de intervención que articula saberes técnicos y comunitarios, con base en soluciones innovadoras basadas en la naturaleza.
La metodología de investigación combina revisión documental, entrevistas a especialistas, mapeo participativo con actores locales y análisis geoespacial. El estudio caracteriza el contexto histórico y socioambiental de la microcuenca, sistematiza buenas prácticas nacionales e internacionales, y diseña un prototipo estructurado en cinco fases: comprender, idear, probar, monitorear y escalar. Se enfatiza la importancia priorizar proyectos demostrativos de bajo costo, alto impacto y potencialmente escalables. La propuesta metodológica busca ser replicable y adaptable en otras microcuencas con condiciones similares, contribuyendo al desarrollo de estrategias efectivas y sostenibles para la recuperación de ríos.
Costa Rica’s rivers face severe environmental degradation and a persistent lack of coordinated effective action to address the issue. This applied research proposes a participatory, multisectoral methodology for the socio-environmental restoration of the Guararí River micro-watershed, located in Barva and Santa Bárbara, Heredia. The study introduces an intervention prototype that integrates technical expertise and community knowledge through innovative, nature-based solutions. The methodology combines documentary review, expert interviews, participatory mapping with local stakeholders, and geospatial analysis. The research characterizes the historical and socio-environmental context of the micro-watershed, systematizes relevant national and international best practices, and develops a five-phase prototype: understand, ideate, test, monitor, and scale. Particular emphasis is placed on the identification of low-cost, high-impact, and potentially scalable pilot projects. The proposed methodology aims to serve as a replicable model for other micro-watersheds with similar conditions, contributing to the development of effective and sustainable river restoration strategies.
Costa Rica’s rivers face severe environmental degradation and a persistent lack of coordinated effective action to address the issue. This applied research proposes a participatory, multisectoral methodology for the socio-environmental restoration of the Guararí River micro-watershed, located in Barva and Santa Bárbara, Heredia. The study introduces an intervention prototype that integrates technical expertise and community knowledge through innovative, nature-based solutions. The methodology combines documentary review, expert interviews, participatory mapping with local stakeholders, and geospatial analysis. The research characterizes the historical and socio-environmental context of the micro-watershed, systematizes relevant national and international best practices, and develops a five-phase prototype: understand, ideate, test, monitor, and scale. Particular emphasis is placed on the identification of low-cost, high-impact, and potentially scalable pilot projects. The proposed methodology aims to serve as a replicable model for other micro-watersheds with similar conditions, contributing to the development of effective and sustainable river restoration strategies.
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planificación urbana, desarrollo urbano, gestión territorial, participación comunitaria, prototipo participativo, Gestión de recursos hídricos, Planificación ambiental, Soluciones basadas en la naturaleza
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