Evaluación de Indicadores para la Gestión Integrada de Recursos Hídricos en Cuencas Hidrográficas

Miguel Ramon Moran-Gonzalez; Juan Manuel Guerrero-Calero; Jorge Washington Mieles-Giler; Cesar Alberto Cabrera-Verdesoto

doi:10.55813/gaea/jessr/v4/n4/129

Authors

Moran-Gonzalez, Miguel Ramon Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6072-3599
Guerrero-Calero, Juan Manuel Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1356-0475
Mieles-Giler, Jorge Washington Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4739-8968
Cabrera-Verdesoto, Cesar Alberto Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5101-3520

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/jessr/v4/n4/129

Abstract

The paper presents a detailed evaluation of indicators used in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in river basins. Introduction: IWRM is critical in a context where climate change and increasing water demand complicate the sustainable management of water resources. However, the lack of robust and widely accepted indicators limits the effectiveness of this management. Objective: We sought to conduct a comprehensive review of the scientific literature to identify strengths and weaknesses of existing approaches and propose a conceptual framework to guide future research. Methodology: A literature review was conducted in Scopus, analyzing studies from the last two years. In addition, VOSviewer was used to identify patterns and trends in research. Results: Indicators related to sustainability, water quality and socioeconomic aspects stand out as the most relevant. However, limited adoption of ecological indicators is observed. Discussion: The main limitations include the lack of standardization of indicators and the complexity in integrating socioeconomic and ecological variables. Conclusion: It is crucial to develop and standardize indicators that integrate hydrological, ecological and socioeconomic dimensions, supported by advanced technologies, to improve water management.

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Author Biographies

Moran-Gonzalez, Miguel Ramon, Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí

Professor of Environmental Engineering at the Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Master in Environmental Management.
Guerrero-Calero, Juan Manuel, Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí

Environmental Engineering from the Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences at the Universidad Nacional Experimental de Guayana-Venezuela and Master in Integrated Management System: Quality, Environment and Prevention.
Mieles-Giler, Jorge Washington, Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí

Environmental Engineering from the Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí, Master in Environmental Management and Auditing.
Cabrera-Verdesoto, Cesar Alberto, Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí

Professor of Forestry Engineering at the Universidad Estatal Del Sur de Manabí, Master in Rural Development.

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