Análisis del impacto ambiental de los floricultivos en Cundinamarca: Una perspectiva económica

Abstract

The flower cultivation in Colombia represents an important line of the economy. Its exports bring many currencies, approximately 1,328.1 million dollars, according to the annual history. However, this value does not compensate for the water footprint, the virtual water and the environmental damage that this activity leaves in the departments of Cundinamarca and Antioquia. To produce 225,000 tons of flowers, an average of 94,535,000 m3 of water is spent, which could be used to meet the basic needs of many Colombians. Key words: Water footprint, environmental liability, virtual water, international trade.