Análise da evolução conjunta Natureza Sociedade: estudo de caso em uma comunidade na Tunísia Central.

Abstract

The use of participatory and systemic techniques for the socio-environmental analysis of territories has become increasingly important due to the lack of other methods in addressing environmental and social needs. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of nature on society and society on nature over time, as well as on the current situation and its limitations and challenges. The study area used was a community located in the Merguellil river basin, in the center of Tunisia. For information collection, semi-indirect interviews and participatory analysis and synthesis tools were used. For the classification and analysis of the data, the Table of Lasting Means of Existence was used. For the triangulation of information, the available bibliography and the satellite images were used. Thus, we evaluated the evolution of the territory and the current situation that presents a serious limitation in the access to water. The results of the study showed how the degraded environment was related to the difficulties in obtaining subsistence of the population. They also showed the limitations and functioning of the collective water management system and estimated water consumption by the population and its uses. The importance of such works is highlighted, since imbalances between nature and the environment can have serious future consequences.