RT Journal Article
T1 Socioeconomic Indicators for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Climate Change in National Parks: An Analysis of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park (Spain)
A1 López, Iván
A1 Pardo Buendía, Mercedes
AB This paper analyzes the importance of assessing and controlling the social and economic impact of climate change in national parks. To this end, a system of indicators for evaluation and monitoring is proposed for the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, one of the most important in Spain. Based on the Driving forces-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework, the designed system uses official statistical data in combination with data to be collected through ad hoc qualitative research. The result is a system of indicators that monitors the use of natural resources, the demographic evolution, economic activities, social interactions, and policies. Adapted to different contexts, these indicators could also be used in other national parks and similar natural protected areas throughout the world. This type of indicator system is one of the first to be carried out in Spain's national parks. The result is a system that can be useful not only in itself, but also one that can catalyze climate change planning and management of national parks.
PB MDPI
SN 2076-3298
YR 2018
FD 2018-02
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10016/28117
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10016/28117
LA eng
NO This research was funded by Fundación Biodiversidad. We did not received funds for covering the costs to publish in open access.
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RD 18 jul. 2024