Sustainable Development in the Watershed: Proposal for a Knowledge Management System

Abstract

Sustainability has become a recurring theme discussed by all members of society. The discussions revolve around the economic, social and environmental dimensions of this subject. Of particular interest is water, perhaps one of the most critical resources for human survival. Herein we used exploratory research, with a qualitative nature, to develop a conceptual model that adopts a prescriptive approach to identify ways of assessing, integrating and complementing concepts related to the sustainable management of watersheds. We considered the actors, the amount of information and the complex management process and propose utilising an Information and Communications Technologies-based knowledge management system to assist in the management of water resources. When utilised cyclically, our systematic four-step model will create knowledge that can help guide and manage the decision-making processes in this area.