Sustainability Assessment of Identity Territory of the Southern Coast of Bahia, Brazil.

Resumo

The present work carried out an analysis of human and ecosystemic well-being of the municipalities of the Southern Litoral Identity Territory of Bahia. The study area covers a total area of 14,664.5 km² and a population of 772,683. We chose to use the Barometer of Sustainability, based on 21 indicators referring to the human and ecosystem dimension. The municipalities presented indices that are classified as potentially unsustainable, intermediate and potentially sustainable. The result of the human welfare index indicates that almost all municipalities are classified as Intermediaries, with the exception of Arataca, Mascote and São José da Vitória. On the other hand, the result of the ecosystem well-being index indicates that the municipalities located in the coastal zone of the South Coast presented better results. They were classified as potentially sustainable because they have areas of environmental conservation. The conclusion of the study reveals that there are demands in the social, economic, institutional and environmental areas for all municipalities.