Composite Sustainability Indicator for the Conservation of Ashigua Páramo: Integration of Neutrosophic Logic and the PROMETHEE TODIM Method

Abstract

The project was conducted in the Ashigua páramo, Mulaló, Latacunga, Cotopaxi province. Its objective was to develop a composite environmental sustainability indicator for the conservation of the páramo. Neutrosophic logic and the PROMETHEE TODIM method were used to select and evaluate sub-indicators in a context of uncertain and complex environmental data. Neutrosophic logic facilitated the management of ambiguities and contradictions in the data. The findings highlighted the relevance of sub-indicators linked to carbon storage and ecological productivity. Indicators of regulatory compliance and sustainable management were evaluated, emphasizing the importance of adjusting environmental policies to regulations and social expectations. This study introduced a novel methodological approach to environmental assessment, providing valuable insights for policy development and effective management of natural resources and ecosystems.