Especialización en Gestión Ambiental para el Desarrollo Sostenible
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Item Diseño de un sistema de monitoreo ambiental basado en KPIs para la gestión de riesgos y fortalecimiento de la competitividad en una planta de materiales de construcciónPaola Andrea Huertas Prado; Laura Carolina DíazThe construction sector in Colombia faces significant sustainability challenges, primarily due to the high demand for natural resources and the impact of these activities on ecosystems (Min Ambiente, 2022). In this context, this undergraduate thesis proposes the design of an environmental monitoring system based on key performance indicators (KPIs) to integrate and analyze environmental data from a construction materials production plant located in the municipality of Madrid, Cundinamarca.Item Análisis de normativas en el manejo de residuos de envases y embalajes de agroquímicos en Antioquia en el periodo 2020-2024Acosta Diaz Rafael Antonio; Higuera Calderon Mireya Maricsa; Diaz Ospina Laura CarolinaThis research analyzes the regulatory framework governing the management of agrochemical packaging waste in Antioquia during the 2020–2024 period, aiming to identify implementation gaps and propose improvement strategies. Using a qualitative and descriptive-analytical approach, the study concludes that, although Colombia has a solid environmental regulatory framework for hazardous waste management, significant challenges remain in its effective implementation, particularly in rural areas of the department. The findings reveal limitations in post-consumer collection system coverage, insufficient farmer training, weak institutional coordination, and deficiencies in monitoring and enforcement processes. In response, the study proposes strategic guidelines focused on strengthening collection infrastructure, environmental education, information systems, and environmental oversight in order to improve integrated agrochemical waste management and reduce environmental and public health impacts.Item Descarbonización del Proceso de Calidad del Aire en Inmisión Mediante Cálculo y Gestión de la Huella de Carbono en el “Laboratorio Soluciones en Ingeniería Ambiental de Colombia SAS”Ramirez Gonzalez Jherson David; Vargas Forero Lizbeth; Barragán Callejas Meyvi Angélica; Diaz Ospina Laura CarolinaWithin the framework of the air quality monitoring process conducted by Soluciones en Ingeniería Ambiental de Colombia SAS, and with the objective of advancing towers enviromental sustainability, the following Project proposes the implementation of solar panels to replace the use of the conventional energy sources that rely on fossil fuels. Currently, monitoring is carried out using generators that consume approximately two (2) gallons of Diesel per 24 hours, wich contributes to the generation of greenhouse gases. To reduce this impact and crbon foodprint a piloto f Project is proposed base on the installation of twelve solar panels and five lithium batteries with inverters and regulators toensure the continuous operation of the equipment.Item Formulación del Plan Institucional de Gestión Ambiental (PIGA) para la alcaldía municipal de Tocaima CundinamarcaSara Daniela Tellez Franco; Laura Díaz OspinaThis study formulates the Institutional Environmental Management Plan (PIGA) for the Municipal Mayor's Office of Tocaima, Cundinamarca, in response to non-compliance with Decree 1076 of 2015, which requires all public entities nationwide to implement this planning instrument. The administration employs 161 individuals 31 permanent civil servants and 130 contractors and lacks formal resource monitoring systems, environmental criteria in procurement, waste management programs, and structured environmental training for its staff. A mixed-method descriptive-propositional approach was applied. The quantitative component involved analysis of utility invoices, physical characterization of solid waste through the quartering method (GTC 24), and review of the office supply procurement contract. The qualitative component included systematic direct observation across departments and administration of a digital environmental perception questionnaire to 25 employees. Results established a baseline of 85.3 m3 of water and 7,820 kWh of electricity consumed monthly, a complete absence of standardized waste-sorting stations across all seven departments, and a significant knowledge gap regarding environmental regulations. Based on the diagnosis, four management programs were designed: efficient use of water and energy, sustainable public procurement, comprehensive solid waste management, and institutional environmental education. Each program includes quantifiable targets, monitoring indicators, responsible parties, and a twelve-month implementation schedule, providing a technically grounded instrument to achieve regulatory compliance and strengthen the entity's internal environmental management capacity.Item Estrategia de gestión ambiental para la conservación de zonas potenciales de recarga de acuíferos en la vereda Barandillas, Zipaquirá / Environmental Management Strategy for the Conservation of Potential Aquifer Recharge Zones in Barandillas, ZipaquiráMéndez Bernal Mayury Yuelimi; Laura Carolina Díaz OspinaThe present study formulated an environmental management strategy for the conservation of potential aquifer recharge zones in the Barandillas village, municipality of Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca. The study was developed using secondary information, thematic cartography, and spatial analysis in Geographic Information Systems. The identification of potential recharge zones was carried out based on the methodology adopted by Resolution 0017 of 2026 and the Methodological Guide for the Identification of Potential Aquifer Recharge Zones, integrating variables such as lithology, land cover, soils, faults, lineament density, drainage density, connectivity, and the Topographic Wetness Index (MinAmbiente et al., 2025). The criteria were normalized on a scale from 0 to 1 and weighted through the combination of the CRITIC and AHP methods. The final index presented values between 0.0638 and 0.7371; therefore, very low, low, medium, and high potential recharge categories were identified, with no presence of the very high category. Subsequently, the anthropogenic activities present in the area were analyzed, and their potential impacts were assessed using the Arboleda matrix (2008). The results made it possible to prioritize impacts associated with impermeabilization, soil compaction, vegetation cover degradation, diffuse pollution, and alteration of infiltration processes. Finally, management, conservation, restoration, and environmental monitoring guidelines were proposed to protect the areas with the highest recharge potential and the greatest anthropogenic pressure.Item Gestión integral de los residuos de paneles soalres fotovoltaicos en Colombia bajo el enfoque de economía circular como estrategia para el desarrollo sostenibleMaría Camila Mayorca; Laura Diaz OspinaThis study analyzes the management of photovoltaic solar panel waste in Colombia, within the context of the growth of the renewable energy sector and the energy transition. Although solar energy contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, its implementation raises an emerging issue related to the final disposal of panels at the end of their useful life. In this regard, the objective of the research was to analyze the environmental impacts and risks associated with this waste, as well as to propose management strategies based on a circular economic approach. The methodology employed consisted of a qualitative, documentary-based approach, involving a review of scientific, technical, and regulatory sources. Based on the analysis, it was found that Colombia has a general framework for electronic waste management, but there is no specific regulation for photovoltaic waste. Similarly, environmental risks were identified due to the presence of potentially hazardous materials and the lack of specialized infrastructure for their treatment. Finally, it is concluded that the management of this waste is an emerging challenge that requires the development of a set of comprehensive strategies for recycling, material reuse, and institutional strengthening.Item Planteamiento de una estrategia integral de sostenibilidad para la gestión de residuos sólidos en zonas rurales: caso del corregimiento Cruces en el municipio de Dabeiba – AntioquiaYeny Paola Hernández Pineda; Laura Carolina Díaz OspinaThis research describes the problem of the current management of solid waste in the Cruces district of the municipality of Dabeiba – Antioquia, where the local government does not provide waste collection services. As a result, residents have adopted various disposal practices, with open burning being the most prevalent. The overall objective was to design a comprehensive sustainability strategy to strengthen solid waste management, based on a diagnosis of current practices and the environmental, social and economic factors in the rural context. The methodology employed a mixed-methods approach, using techniques such as direct observation, surveys administered to households in the district, and a participatory workshop with students from the local educational institution. The results revealed a lack of knowledge about proper waste management, the presence of environmentally unsound practices, and a high level of community willingness to participate in collective solutions. Based on these findings, a strategy was proposed that focuses on environmental education, the participation of various stakeholders, and the promotion of sustainability and circular economy principles. It is concluded that strengthening solid waste management requires not only technical solutions, but also sustained educational and participatory processes that transform behaviors and promote community actions tailored to the district.Item Estrategia de economía circular empresa ENVAPAC LTDARivera Silva Cindy Johanna; Córdoba Mosquera Marilyn Yesenia; Laura Díaz OspinaIn Colombia, the strengthening of corporate environmental management has been driven by regulatory instruments, which establish measures for the progressive reduction of single-use plastics, and by policies aimed at closing production cycles, such as the National Policy on Sustainable Production and Consumption and the National Circular Economy Strategy. ENVAPAC LTDA is a small company located in Bogotá, dedicated to the manufacture of plastic containers. Seeking to reduce solid waste within its production process and minimize the consumption of virgin resin as a raw material, this research is guided by a technical and regulatory implementation model for the reintegration of pre-consumer waste and the use of post-consumer recycled resin. This approach incorporates circular economy practices within the Circular Waste Management Plan, aiming to strengthen environmental sustainability, close the life cycle of plastic products, and ensure compliance with Law 2232 of 2022 on single-use plastics. This is based on a review of the requirements established in NTC 6632:2022 to identify the necessary criteria for constructing a circular economy model. This model is essential for obtaining traceability certification, conformity assessment, and verification of recycled plastic content, all crucial elements for progressing towards the elimination of plastic taxes.Item Guía de manejo ambiental para la implementación de buenas prácticas en la disposición final de dotaciones en los proyectos de infraestructura vialVelasco-Ariza-Diana; Ocampo-Duque-Diego-Andres; Laura Carolina DiazOne of the most significant environmental challenges related to pollution is the inadequate disposal of textile waste. Once these materials reach the end of their service life, the majority are sent to sanitary landfills, contributing to the progressive saturation of these facilities. Among the activities that directly exacerbate this issue—and which constitutes the focus of the present analysis—is the final disposal of uniforms issued to personnel working on road infrastructure projects. Accordingly, this document proposes the development of an environmental guideline that promotes feasible alternatives for the reuse and valorization of textile waste generated in such projects. The objective is to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with the production and disposal of uniforms, reduce contamination of water bodies and soils, and help prevent further saturation of Bogotá’s sanitary landfills.