Territorium

THE PARADOX: A LAKE FLOODS. THE CASE OF CHALCO IN THE STATE OF MEXICO. THE ANTIPROGNOSIS OF A LAKE

2025-10-21T13:38:18+01:00

This paper aims to present information gathered through documentary research related to the "floods" in the municipality of Chalco, State of Mexico. These floods are the result of a senseless political rather than geographic perspective in decision-making. It also aims to analyze the combination of factors that have historically intervened, leading to a continuous disaster in a territory whose natural vocation is the accumulation of water: a lake. This lake has been drained and progressively occupied by different land uses, until, in the last 40 years, population growth reached such magnitude that the word "chaos" could best describe the current landscape. Political, hydrometeorological, geomorphological, social and economic variables make this place a scenario for the continuous formation of risk atmospheres, because the anti-forecast has focused on preserving an urban development that: "started badly, and on the wrong foot", and worse still, will continue like this, as shown by the retrospective and prospective analysis of extreme climatic events, including the 24-hour Pcr, evaluations through the Gumbel Model, with Tr of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 100 years, which are stipulated for hydraulic works in Mexico.

FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT AND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT: TOWARDS A BALANCE BETWEEN PREVENTION AND DEVELOPMENT

2025-10-21T13:22:23+01:00

Managing flood risk in urban valleys is a major challenge in a context of increasing urbanization and climate change. Management methods based mainly on protective infrastructures (dams, canals, dikes) often prove inadequate, and can exacerbate certain hydrological imbalances. This article proposes a new conception of urban valleys based on an integrated approach that combines risk management with ecological and landscape enhancement.

The objective is to identify and preserve the natural limits of the valleys in order to improve flow regulation and reduce the impact of flooding. Based on strategies combining restoration of flood expansion zones, green infrastructure and resilient development, this approach aims to reconcile hydraulic safety, preservation of biodiversity and improvement of the urban living environment.

Through this approach, we put forward a sustainable development model that transforms urban valleys into multifunctional

THE SAFE SCHOOL INTEGRATED WITH THE TERRITORY: CONNECTING THE CONCEPTS OF RISK AND DISASTER REDUCTION TO THE CREATION OF RESILIEN

2025-10-21T13:07:42+01:00

School safety is a strategic component for ensuring student well-being and the resilience of educational institutions, particularly in vulnerable territories. Its effectiveness requires an integrated approach that connects schools, communities, and their surrounding environments, in alignment with the Sendai Framework and the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction. In Brazil, the lack of effective public policies exacerbates socio-environmental risks that directly affect school settings. The concept of a “safe school” extends beyond physical infrastructure to include educational and community-based practices that promote disaster prevention and a culture of safety. The absence of governmental mechanisms to monitor school-related damages reveals a significant gap in risk management. Events such as floods and landslides compromise not only physical structures but also the learning process and student well-being. Therefore, the relationship between schools and their territorial contexts must be recognized as foundational for effective public policy. Education cannot be separated from its socio-territorial context, requiring integrated local actions to ensure truly safe institutions.

A TERRORISM AS A DRIVER OF ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN CABO DELGADO

2025-10-11T13:42:30+01:00

This study addresses the theme “Terrorism as a driver in access to inclusive education in Cabo Delgado”, analyzing the impacts of the armed insurgency on the education sector and the responses aimed at fostering inclusion. The main goal is to understand how, despite its devastating consequences, terrorism has stimulated practices that expand access to and quality of education, particularly for internally displaced persons, children with disabilities, and girls at risk. The research adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and bibliographic approach, based on reports from international organizations, official documents, and academic studies. The findings indicate that violence has destroyed infrastructures, caused forced displacements, and deepened inequalities, but also generated educational initiatives in resettlement centers, strengthened inclusive programs, and provided pedagogical and psychosocial support through non-governmental organizations. Challenges remain, such as resource shortages, accessibility barriers, and adaptation difficulties for displaced students, yet the context reveals a space for resilience, reinforcing the recognition of the universal right to education.

Keywords: Cabo Delgado; Forced displacement; Inclusive education; Public policies; Terrorism.

AVALIAÇÃO DO PERIGO À INUNDAÇÃO EM UMA PEQUENA CIDADE RIBEIRINHA: CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA O CONHECIMENTO DO PROBLEMA EM SITUAÇÃO DE CARÊNCIA DE INFORMAÇÕES

2025-10-09T14:36:46+01:00

Floods cause approximately R$640 billion in losses to the Brazilian federal government annually, with 24.4% of this amount allocated to the Northeast region. In 2021, the Bahia state government estimated that R$2 billion would be needed to rebuild homes and roads, in addition to supporting the affected population. Itajuípe, Bahia, is a municipality that saw an average of 60% of its urban core flooded in 2021, leaving the population without access to drinking water, electricity, or communications, and isolated in high-altitude areas. Therefore, this study aims to map the flood risk of a small riverside town using different techniques and methods to assess the potential and limitations of the information available. To this end, historical occurrences, geomorphology, and hydrology were analyzed. It is understood that the urban core of the municipality is located on a floodplain, with natural susceptibility to flooding. Furthermore, in addition to reports from local residents, three historical flood events were identified.