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Conceiving intelligent territories from the experience of Asopasquillita: environmental education and agroecology

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  • Asmuss Gustavo Correa

    (Universidad de La Salle)

  • Mariluz Nova Laverde

    (Universidad de La Salle)

  • Jaime Alberto Rendón Acevedo

    (Universidad de La Salle)

Abstract

Introduction: The environmental crisis, socio-environmental conflicts, and territorial injustices present the challenge of building sustainable cities and communities (Sustainable Development Goal 11). Recognizing and strengthening collective peasant action experiences is key to advancing toward smart, sustainable, and just territories. Objective: This article analyzes the organizational, pedagogical-environmental, and agroecological capacities of Asopasquillita, to propose strategies to strengthen its territory against urban pressures. Methodology: The research adopts the theory of transformation applied to possible territories and the Territorii Method, exploring 'real,' 'lived,' and 'possible' territorialities within a participatory approach. Techniques such as document review, social mapping, and participatory rural diagnostics were used to identify socio-environmental challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. Results: The results show that urban expansion and pressure on natural resources create conflicts that affect the sustainability of the territory. The community perceives the city as a threat, which has motivated Asopasquillita to implement agroecological practices and environmental education to defend its territory. Conclusions: The 'territorial intelligence' approach proves effective by integrating local and academic knowledge in building sustainable solutions to current socio-environmental crises. Introducción: La crisis ambiental, los conflictos socioambientales y las injusticias territoriales, plantean el reto de construir ciudades y comunidades sostenibles (Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 11). Reconocer y fortalecer las experiencias de acción colectiva campesina es clave para avanzar hacia territorios inteligentes, sustentables y justos. Objetivo: Este artículo analiza las capacidades organizativas, pedagógico-ambientales y agroecológicas de Asopasquillita, con el fin de proponer estrategias que fortalezcan su territorio ante las presiones urbanas. Metodología: La investigación adopta la teoría de la transformación aplicada a territorios posibles y el Método Territorii, explorando las territorialidades 'reales', 'vividas' y 'posibles' en un enfoque participativo. Se emplearon técnicas como la revisión documental, la cartografía social y los diagnósticos rurales participativos para identificar desafíos socioambientales y oportunidades de desarrollo sustentable. Resultados: Los resultados evidencian que la expansión urbana y la presión sobre los recursos naturales, generan conflictos que afectan la sostenibilidad del territorio. La comunidad percibe a la ciudad como una amenaza, lo que ha motivado a Asopasquillita a implementar prácticas agroecológicas y de educación ambiental para defender su territorio. Conclusiones: El enfoque de 'inteligencia territorial' demuestra ser eficaz al integrar conocimientos locales y académicos en la construcción de soluciones sustentables frente a las crisis socioambientales actuales. Introdução: A crise ambiental, os conflitos socioambientais e as injustiças territoriais colocam o desafio da construção de cidades e comunidades sustentáveis ​​(Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 11). Reconhecer e fortalecer as experiências de ação coletiva camponesa é fundamental para avançarmos em direção a territórios inteligentes, sustentáveis ​​e justos. Objetivo: Este artigo analisa as capacidades organizacionais, pedagógico-ambientais e agroecológicas de Asopasquillita, a fim de propor estratégias que fortaleçam seu território diante das pressões urbanas. Metodologia: A pesquisa adota a teoria da transformação aplicada aos territórios possíveis e o Método Territorii, explorando territorialidades “reais”, “vividas” e “possíveis” numa abordagem participativa. Técnicas como revisão documental, cartografia social e diagnósticos rurais participativos foram utilizadas para identificar desafios socioambientais e oportunidades para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Resul

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  • Asmuss Gustavo Correa & Mariluz Nova Laverde & Jaime Alberto Rendón Acevedo, 2025. "Conceiving intelligent territories from the experience of Asopasquillita: environmental education and agroecology," Revista Tendencias, Universidad de Narino, vol. 26(1), pages 1-28, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:col:000520:021330
    DOI: 10.22267/rtend.252601.263
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    JEL classification:

    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q34 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation - - - Natural Resources and Domestic and International Conflicts
    • Q50 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - General
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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