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FACTORS THREATENING SUSTAINABLE SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE RIO DE LA PLATA BASIN
Abstract
The aim of this research is to determine the factors that threaten sustainable socioeconomic development in the Rio de la Plata Basin, the second largest river in the South American Continent in terms of drainage area. Within the scope of the research, the literature was scanned and data on the subject were obtained. From these data reviewed by the text analysis method, the following conclusions were reached: In order to expand the agricultural areas, large forest areas in Plata Basin are eliminated. This situation in the basin causes problems such as flood, erosion and sedimentation. Another factor that threatens sustainable development in the basin is pollution. The source of this situation is the insufficient infrastructure in many of the rapidly growing cities, the lack of adequate treatment facilities in industrial areas and the intensive use of chemicals in agricultural areas. In addition, floods occur in the basin from time to time. Moreover, the economic growth, which is achieved by destroying the environment and the change in the climate around the world will probably increase the floods in Plata Basin and the damages arising therefrom. However, drought is effective in some parts of the research area. Consequently; there is a water shortage, agriculture and livestock activities are damaged and there are disruptions in river transportation. Another factor threatening sustainable development in the basin is the loss of habitat caused by human interventions. Hidrovia Channel Project is another issue that has the potential to threaten sustainable development in the basin. Indeed, the opening of this channel in the basin; can further increase deforestation and habitat destruction.
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Yayımlanma Tarihi
25 Aralık 2022
Gönderilme Tarihi
16 Temmuz 2022
Kabul Tarihi
13 Ekim 2022
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2