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'''Alfredo Alejandro Careaga Viliesid''' (born September 1, 1942 ) is a mexican [[engineer]], [[physicist]], [[mathematician]], and [[ecologist]]. Careaga is the founder and general director of the Quintana Roo Research Center, AC (CIQRO). He coordinated the work that culminated in the establishment of the [[Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve]], the first large tropical protected area in [[Mexico]]. In [[2004]] he received the Award for Ecological Merit in the individual category, for his contributions to the protection of natural resources and the sustainable management of the environment.{{Citation needed}}
'''Alfredo Alejandro Careaga''' ([[Mexico City]], September 1, 1942) is a Mexican [[engineer]], [[physicist]], [[mathematician]], [[Conservation biology|conservationist]] and [[ecologist]]. He was the founder and general director of the Quintana Roo Research Center, AC (Centro de Investigaciones de Quintana Roo, AC., CIQRO, today El Colegio de la Frontera Sur ECOSUR, Chetumal Unit). He was responsible for coordinating the research and actions that led to the establishment of [[Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve]], the first and largest tropical protected area in [[Mexico]]. In 2004, he received the Presidential Ecological Merit Award in the individual category, for his contributions to the protection of natural resources and the sustainable management of the environment.<ref name=award>{{cite web |url= https://www.dgcs.unam.mx/boletin/bdboletin/2004/2004_416ddd.html|title= Recibió Alfredo Careaga el premio nacional al mérito ecológico 2004|last= |first= |date= June 5, 2004|website= |publisher= Boletines|access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==


Alfredo studied for a degree in Physics (1967) and in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (1966) at the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] ([[National Autonomous University of Mexico|UNAM]]). He has a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences of the University of New York (New York University) (1969) and a master's degree in Statistics from the [[Imperial College London|Imperial College of Science & Technology in London]] (1970). He has a PhD in Mathematics from the [[University of London]] (1973).{{Citation needed}}
He obtained a B.Sc. in physics (1967) and another in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (1966) at the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] ([[National Autonomous University of Mexico|UNAM]]). He holds a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the [[Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences]], [[New York University]] (1969), a master's degree in statistics from the [[Imperial College London|Imperial College of Science & Technology in London]] (1970), and a PhD in mathematics from the [[University of London]] (1973).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredoalejandrocareaga/|title= Linkedin Alfredo Careaga|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>


He founded and directed the Quintana Roo Research Center , AC (CIQRO) (1978 - 1985), (today ECOSUR ) dedicated to [[sustainable development]], with the mission of investigating and promoting the establishment of an alternative development model for the state of [[Quintana Roo]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ecosur.mx/documentos-ecosur/intranet/DA/SA/Documento3.pdf|title= Know to develop: 30 years of research on the southern border of Mexico; History of the Chetumal unit|last1= Morales|last2= Villanueva|last3= Suárez|first1= Benjamín| first2= Rogel|first3= Eduardo|date= 2004|website= |publisher= ECOSUR|access-date= February 24, 2020 |format=PDF|language=spanish}}</ref>
He founded and directed the Quintana Roo Research Center, AC (CIQRO) (1978 - 1985), a proactive, interdisciplinary research center devoted to what in now known as sustainable development, and to the establishment of an alternative development model for the state of [[Quintana Roo]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ecosur.mx/documentos-ecosur/intranet/DA/SA/Documento3.pdf|title= Conocer para desarrollar: 30 años de investigación en la frontera sur de México; Historia de la unidad Chetumal|last1= Morales|last2= Villanueva|last3= Suárez|first1= Benjamín|first2= Rogel|first3= Eduardo|date= 2004|website= |publisher= ECOSUR|access-date= February 24, 2020|language= spanish|archive-date= March 22, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200322011949/http://www.ecosur.mx/documentos-ecosur/intranet/DA/SA/Documento3.pdf|url-status= dead}}</ref>
The [[Secretariat of Public Education (Mexico)]](SEP), the government of the state of Quintana Roo, the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] (UNAM), the [[National Polytechnic Institute]] (IPN), the [[National Council of Science and Technology]] participated in it's creation. (CONACYT) and the National Hydraulic Plan, today the National Water Commission(CNA).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ecosur.mx/sitios/historia/1979-1985-el-ciqroo-quienes-170|title= ECOSUR-CIQRO|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://revistas.ecosur.mx/ecofronteras/public/journals/2/114.pdf|title= ECOSUR 1974-2004: the challenge of 30 years|date= 2004|website= |publisher= |access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish| format= PDF}}</ref>
Six Mexican institutions supported the project: the [[Secretariat of Public Education (Mexico)]](SEP), the government of the state of Quintana Roo, the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] (UNAM), the [[National Polytechnic Institute]] (IPN), the [[National Council of Science and Technology]] (CONACYT) and the National Water Commission (CNA).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ecosur.mx/sitios/historia/1979-1985-el-ciqroo-quienes-170|title= ECOSUR-CIQRO|date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= February 24, 2020|language= spanish}}{{Dead link|date=September 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


As director of the CIQRO he coordinated the foundation of the Reserve Sian Ka'an
As general director of CIQRO, Careaga was responsible for coordinating the research and actions that led to the creation of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://whc.unesco.org/es/list/410|title= World Heritage Center - Sian Ka'an|date= |website= |publisher= UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date= February 24, 2020|quote=}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://whc.unesco.org/es/list/410|title= World Heritage Center - Sian Ka'an|date= |website= |publisher= UNESCO World Heritage Centre|access-date= February 24, 2020|quote=}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://l21.mx/septiembre09/portada.html|title= Universal consciousness|last= Orea|first= Mariana|date= September 2009|website= |publisher= Latitud 21|access-date= March 23, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url= https://l21.mx/septiembre09/portada.html|title= Conciencia universal|last= Orea|first= Mariana|date= September 2009|website= |publisher= Latitud 21|access-date= March 23, 2020|language= spanish|archive-date= March 26, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200326023648/https://l21.mx/septiembre09/portada.html|url-status= dead}}</ref>
, declared by [[Unesco]] as [[Heritage of mankind]] in [[1986]]. He supervised the creation of the Botanical Garden "Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín” that has 65 [[hectares]] of extension; which includes two local ecosystems: the medium sub-evergreen forest and the mangrove swamp.
, declared a [[Heritage of mankind|natural heritage of mankind]] and a biosphere reserve by [[UNESCO]] in 1986. He led the research team that founded the "Dr. Alfredo Barrera
Marín" Botanical Garden, a 65 [[hectares]] conservation facility which covers two of the main local ecosystems: the medium high tropical sub-[[evergreen forest]] and the [[mangrove swamp]].
<ref>{{cite web |url= http://alter.ecosur-qroo.mx/ecosur2/areas/jardin-botanico-dr-alfredo-barrera-marin|title= ECOSUR: Botanical Garden" Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín|last= |first= |date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.amjb.unam.mx/pdf/pdf_amaranto/Ano_16_N_2_Mayo-agosto_2003.pdf|title= 20th anniversary of Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín Botanical Garden, Colegio de la Frontera Sur, April 5 and 6, 2003|last= Lascurain|first= Maite|date= May 2003|website= |publisher= Amaranto|access-date= March 23, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url= http://alter.ecosur-qroo.mx/ecosur2/areas/jardin-botanico-dr-alfredo-barrera-marin|title= ECOSUR: Jardín Botánico "Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín"|last= |first= |date= |website= |publisher= |access-date= February 24, 2020|language= spanish|archive-date= February 23, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200223114728/http://alter.ecosur-qroo.mx/ecosur2/areas/jardin-botanico-dr-alfredo-barrera-marin|url-status= dead}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.amjb.unam.mx/pdf/pdf_amaranto/Ano_16_N_2_Mayo-agosto_2003.pdf|title= Vigésimo aniversario del jardín botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín, el Colegio de la Frontera Sur, 5 y 6 de abril de 2003|last= Lascurain|first= Maite|date= May 2003|website= |publisher= Amaranto|access-date= March 23, 2020|language= spanish|archive-date= April 10, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200410193019/http://www.amjb.unam.mx/pdf/pdf_amaranto/Ano_16_N_2_Mayo-agosto_2003.pdf|url-status= dead}}</ref>


[[file:Alfredo C TED.png|left|thumb|260x260px|Alfredo Careaga doing a TEDx Talk in Mexico, 2011.]]
[[File:Alfredo C TED.png|left|thumb|260x260px|Alfredo Careaga doing a TEDx Talk in Mexico, 2011.]]


Likewise, it contributed to the design and dissemination of eco-technological models applied in rural and fishing communities of Quintana Roo, such as the use of solar and wind energy in homes and production systems.
Also, he contributed to the design and dissemination of eco-technological models applied in rural and fishing communities of Quintana Roo, fostering the use of solar and wind energy in homes and production systems.<ref name=known>{{cite web |url= https://es.calameo.com/read/003345861081072352f5e|title= Premian proyecto de desarrollo sustentable|date= September 5, 2004|publisher= Directorate for Scientific and Technological Diffusion |access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>


Commissioned by the head of the [[Ministry (government department)|Ministry]] of Public Education, Jesús Reyes Heroles, he participated in establishing policies for the use of computers in the National System of Higher Education in Mexico (1986).<ref>{{cite book |last= Careaga|first= Alfredo|date= 1985|title= Integration of ecology in development |url= |location= México|language=spanish}}</ref>
Commissioned by [[Jesús Reyes Heroles]], head of the [[Secretariat of Public Education (Mexico)]] (SEP) in 1986, Careaga participated in implementing policies for the use of computers in the National System of Higher Education in Mexico.<ref>{{cite book |last= Careaga|first= Alfredo|date= 1985|title= Integración de la ecología en el desarrollo|url= |location= México|language=spanish}}</ref>


He held the position of Technical Director of the Liaison Coordination of the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] (UNAM) ([[1997]] - [[1999]]), as well as Deputy Director of Technological Innovation for Scientific Dissemination, in the General Directorate of Scientific Dissemination of that same institution (1999 - [[2006]]).
He held the position of Technical Director of the Liaison Office of the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] (UNAM) (1997 - 1999), as well as deputy director of Technological Innovation for Scientific Dissemination, at the General Directorate of Scientific Dissemination of that same institution (1999 - 2006).
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://docplayer.es/84682692-Direccion-general-de-divulgacion-de-la-ciencia.html|title= General Directorate for the dissemination of science|date= 2004|access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://docplayer.es/84682692-Direccion-general-de-divulgacion-de-la-ciencia.html|title= Dirección general de divulgación de la ciencia|date= 2004|access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
After that, he became a research professor at the [[Universidad Veracruzana]] (UV) from 2006 to 2014.
From 2006 to 2014 he held a research professorship at [[Universidad Veracruzana]] (UV).


== Distinctions ==
== Distinctions ==


In [[2004]], he received the Ecological Merit Award in the individual category on [[World Environment Day]], [[June 5]], for his contributions to the protection of natural resources and the sustainable management of the environment. This is the highest award given by the Mexican Government in this area.
On the [[World Environment Day]], June 5, 2004, Careaga received the Presidential Ecological Merit Award, the highest prize awarded by the Mexican Government in this area, for his contributions to the protection of natural resources and the sustainable management of the environment.
<ref name=award/>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.dgcs.unam.mx/boletin/bdboletin/2004/2004_416ddd.html|title= Alfredo Careaga received the 2004 national award for ecological merit|last= |first= |date= June 5, 2004|website= |publisher= Boletines|access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jornada.com.mx/2004/06/06/044n3soc.php?origen=soc-jus.php&fly=|title= The award for ecological merit to UNAM researcher|last= |first= |date= June 6, 2004|website= |publisher= La Jornada|access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.jornada.com.mx/2004/06/06/044n3soc.php?origen=soc-jus.php&fly=|title= El premio al merito ecologico a investigador de la UNAM|last= |first= |date= June 6, 2004|website= |publisher= La Jornada|access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>
<ref name=known/>
<ref>{{cite web |url= https://es.calameo.com/read/003345861081072352f5e|title= Sustainable Development Project Awarded|date= September 5, 2004|publisher= Directorate for Scientific and Technological Diffusion |access-date= February 24, 2020|language=spanish}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.ecosur.mx/unidad/chetumal/ ECOSUR Chetumal Unit] (in spanish)
* [https://www.ecosur.mx/unidad/chetumal/ ECOSUR Chetumal Unit] (in Spanish)
* [http://alter.ecosur-qroo.mx/ecosur2/areas/jardin-botanico-dr-alfredo-barrera-marin ECOSUR Chetumal Unit Botanic Garden Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín] (in spanish)
* [http://alter.ecosur-qroo.mx/ecosur2/areas/jardin-botanico-dr-alfredo-barrera-marin ECOSUR Chetumal Unit Botanic Garden Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200223114728/http://alter.ecosur-qroo.mx/ecosur2/areas/jardin-botanico-dr-alfredo-barrera-marin |date=2020-02-23 }} (in Spanish)
* [https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/410 UNESCO Sian Ka'an]
* [https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/410 UNESCO Sian Ka'an]
* [https://www.gob.mx/conanp/prensa/la-reserva-de-la-biosfera-sian-ka-an-principal-reservorio-de-carbono-20727?idiom= Govermenrt of México Sian Ka'an] (in spanish)
* [https://www.gob.mx/conanp/prensa/la-reserva-de-la-biosfera-sian-ka-an-principal-reservorio-de-carbono-20727?idiom= Govermenrt of México Sian Ka'an] (in Spanish)
* [[:es:Centro de Investigaciones de Quintana Roo|Centro de Investigaciones de Quintana Roo]] (in Spanish)

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Latest revision as of 16:50, 24 October 2024

Alfredo Careaga
Photography by Alfredo Careaga
Born(1942-09-01)September 1, 1942
 Mexico, Mexico City
Education
Occupation(s)Professor
Scientist

Alfredo Alejandro Careaga (Mexico City, September 1, 1942) is a Mexican engineer, physicist, mathematician, conservationist and ecologist. He was the founder and general director of the Quintana Roo Research Center, AC (Centro de Investigaciones de Quintana Roo, AC., CIQRO, today El Colegio de la Frontera Sur ECOSUR, Chetumal Unit). He was responsible for coordinating the research and actions that led to the establishment of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, the first and largest tropical protected area in Mexico. In 2004, he received the Presidential Ecological Merit Award in the individual category, for his contributions to the protection of natural resources and the sustainable management of the environment.[1]

Biography

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He obtained a B.Sc. in physics (1967) and another in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (1966) at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He holds a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University (1969), a master's degree in statistics from the Imperial College of Science & Technology in London (1970), and a PhD in mathematics from the University of London (1973).[2]

He founded and directed the Quintana Roo Research Center, AC (CIQRO) (1978 - 1985), a proactive, interdisciplinary research center devoted to what in now known as sustainable development, and to the establishment of an alternative development model for the state of Quintana Roo.[3] Six Mexican institutions supported the project: the Secretariat of Public Education (Mexico)(SEP), the government of the state of Quintana Roo, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) and the National Water Commission (CNA).[4]

As general director of CIQRO, Careaga was responsible for coordinating the research and actions that led to the creation of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve [5] [6] , declared a natural heritage of mankind and a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1986. He led the research team that founded the "Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín" Botanical Garden, a 65 hectares conservation facility which covers two of the main local ecosystems: the medium high tropical sub-evergreen forest and the mangrove swamp. [7] [8]

Alfredo Careaga doing a TEDx Talk in Mexico, 2011.

Also, he contributed to the design and dissemination of eco-technological models applied in rural and fishing communities of Quintana Roo, fostering the use of solar and wind energy in homes and production systems.[9]

Commissioned by Jesús Reyes Heroles, head of the Secretariat of Public Education (Mexico) (SEP) in 1986, Careaga participated in implementing policies for the use of computers in the National System of Higher Education in Mexico.[10]

He held the position of Technical Director of the Liaison Office of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) (1997 - 1999), as well as deputy director of Technological Innovation for Scientific Dissemination, at the General Directorate of Scientific Dissemination of that same institution (1999 - 2006). [11] From 2006 to 2014 he held a research professorship at Universidad Veracruzana (UV).

Distinctions

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On the World Environment Day, June 5, 2004, Careaga received the Presidential Ecological Merit Award, the highest prize awarded by the Mexican Government in this area, for his contributions to the protection of natural resources and the sustainable management of the environment. [1] [12] [9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Recibió Alfredo Careaga el premio nacional al mérito ecológico 2004" (in Spanish). Boletines. June 5, 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Linkedin Alfredo Careaga" (in Spanish). Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Morales, Benjamín; Villanueva, Rogel; Suárez, Eduardo (2004). "Conocer para desarrollar: 30 años de investigación en la frontera sur de México; Historia de la unidad Chetumal" (PDF) (in Spanish). ECOSUR. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "ECOSUR-CIQRO" (in Spanish). Retrieved February 24, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "World Heritage Center - Sian Ka'an". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  6. ^ Orea, Mariana (September 2009). "Conciencia universal" (in Spanish). Latitud 21. Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "ECOSUR: Jardín Botánico "Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín"" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on February 23, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  8. ^ Lascurain, Maite (May 2003). "Vigésimo aniversario del jardín botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín, el Colegio de la Frontera Sur, 5 y 6 de abril de 2003" (PDF) (in Spanish). Amaranto. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 10, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Premian proyecto de desarrollo sustentable" (in Spanish). Directorate for Scientific and Technological Diffusion. September 5, 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  10. ^ Careaga, Alfredo (1985). Integración de la ecología en el desarrollo (in Spanish). México.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  11. ^ "Dirección general de divulgación de la ciencia" (in Spanish). 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "El premio al merito ecologico a investigador de la UNAM" (in Spanish). La Jornada. June 6, 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
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