Rio Jaguaribe river basin undergoes environmental management diagnosis

A study conducted at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) provides a multi-criteria diagnosis of the upper course of the Rio Jaguaribe urban river basin. The research focuses on integrated environmental management within the urban context of João Pessoa, Brazil.

The analysis utilizes a structure of indicators covering both environmental and socioeconomic dimensions. Key environmental variables include soil protection factors and general water quality, while socioeconomic aspects are assessed through development indices to support urban planning and mitigate environmental degradation.