Environmental Justice, Water and Tourism

Environmental Burdens and Benefits in the Golden Triangle of the Western Region of Antioquia

Abstract

This study examines a problem concerning water use, from an environmental justice perspective, in three municipalities of the Western Region of Antioquia. To achieve this, it identifies and spatializes the environmental benefits of water supply in terms of access and quality, as well as the environmental burdens associated with providing this service. The study contrasts this information with the locations of the population groups in the territory, which were classified into permanent and floating populations; the study also takes into account the population's perception through surveys. Finally, through spatial autocorrelation analysis, it is evident that the environmental benefit is not the same among all inhabitants. Some individuals lack permanent access to the service or face issues with its quality. Moreover, a few individuals and areas bear the identified environmental burdens. Additionally, significant differences exist in the types and levels of environmental benefit consumption.