Environmental Geotechnics and soils

Driving forces soil degradation

Population increase

Planning and land management

Hydrocarbon exploitation and mining

Unsustainable agricultural activities

impacts from soil degradation

Change in soil water regime and hydrological cycles

Loss of Biodiversity

Decrease or loss of other ecosystem functions and services associated with the soil

Impact on human and animal health

environmental pressures and stress points that degrade soils

Deforestation and fires

Use of chemical products (organic and inorganic) in economic activities

Expansión urbana sin criterios de sostenibilidad

Conventional (intensive) tillage of the soil, transit of machinery and animals, and intensive irrigation

lines of solution strategies for each of the impacts

Institutional strengthening and harmonization of standards and policies

Identificación de políticas, programas, proyectos y otros instrumentos gubernamentales

private sector related to sustainable soil management at the national level

Strengthening of environmental and sector planning instruments

Divulgación de metodologías y protocolos de evaluación de suelos,

Inclusion in environmental planning instruments, of concepts and mechanisms that promote proper land use

Monitoring and follow-up of soil quality

Preparation and dissemination of the manual

SubCreation of a soil observatory for compilation and dissemination

Education, training and awareness

Preparation of didactic material on practices of sustainable use and management of the soil.

Training for academic actors, leaders in environmental education

sustainable development goals

Guarantee a healthy life and promote well-being for everyone at all ages.

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt the loss of biological diversity.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Developing resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation

Protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt the loss of biological diversity.