Search

From critical and postcolonial theories, and under the methodology of Critical Discourse Analysis (ACD), this research presents a representation regime analysis (RR) of the environmental discourse in Colombia. The central argument of this article advocates the idea that the RR associated with the figure of protected areas and natural parks are strongly rooted in a colonizing conservationist logic of the wild nature, typical of the United States, which has its origin in eurocentric and anthropocentric structures, in relation with nature; and that evolves over time towards a discourse of the sustainable development, by which the use and control of nature is legitimized by means of transnational or empire capitals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tourism sector is characterized by a natural function, which explodes and which constantly consume, bypassing the need to develop sustainably. This management cannot rest only in human consciousness, requires control mechanisms such as conducting environmental auditing entities that make up the tourist resort of Varadero, for which offers an implementation guide. The literature review supports the application of dialectical-materialist method as a general methodology of scientific knowledge. In an approach to identified the main environmental problems that manifest themselves in the territory, as the center of focus for the audit by the proposed guidance. The proposal identifies major deterioration problems, their causes and contribute to the rational use of resources and environmental protection, promoting environmental education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The guidelines of the current national environmental policy emphasise the promotion and sustainable use of environmental goods and services. At the international level this issue has been discussed in the World Trade Organization due to the Doha Ministerial Declaration (2001). Furthermore, the topic is implicit in the present development agenda. The debate has revolved around reaching an agreement about the criterion and definitions of environmental goods and services for trade purposes. A restricted perspective about these items have prevailed the current discussion that excludes holistic approaches of the environmental economy. Goods and services related to biodiversity and ecosystems that may interest 'megadiverse' countries such as Colombia are not at the centre of the discussion. The absence of or a passive role in this debate entails the loss of benefits and opportunities for the sustainable use of natural resources which in turn is contradictory with the present environmental policy. In addition, the outcomes achieved at the WTO will have repercussions in other bilateral or regional trade agreements accorded by the country and the degree of autonomy over the control of strategic natural resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]