RESEARCH LINES AND PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH

 

Water, Environment and Health

 

Studies for the diagnosis of levels of contamination by carcinogenic agrochemicals, the chemical and microbiological quality of water.

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Conservation and preservation of natural resources, biodiversity and water potential, for a sustainable harmonious development of the Mayan communities of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.

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Empowerment of communities about the knowledge of their environment, implementing development strategies and land planning, according to the specific characteristics of each region.

Agroecology and Feeding

 

Development of productive projects for food with agroecological fundament, preserving ecosystems and human health.

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Strategic management and conservation of water as a source of life and development, as well as the use of local resources in the communities.

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Diversified agroforestry systems, seeking a balance of systemic interactions for the environmental conservation.

Health Promotion

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Through participatory research and workshops, communities will know the main risks of diseases due to water pollution and high health impacts, communicating accurate information for cancer prevention, mainly cancer in women, congenital malformations and fetal and infant death, due to water pollution and bioaccumulation of pesticides and metals in humans.

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