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The absence and / or failure of adequate public policies for the protection and preservation of the environment in Mexico allows the existence of a high rate of infrastructure and equipment which is important for the country's development and are located in areas of natural hazard. This descriptive and explanatory case study combines documentary and empirical research to analyze the recent construction of the Bicentennial nursery in city of Teziutlán, Sierra Norte, Puebla State. This is an area that it is not adequate for the construction of urban equipment and is characterized by its landslides scenario, showing the lack of public policy to integrate the existing regulations in the investment project. The knowledge about these risk scenarios, through research, criticism and the reporting of incorrect decision-makings in the development programs will provide viable alternatives, in order to mitigate the risk, prioritizing sustainability planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The occurrence of landslides in Moa poses a serious threat to the industry, communities, socio-economic activities and the environment. The objective of this research is to assess and map the risks generated by the occurrence of landslides in the area by applying the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). For a methodological guidance, the guideline dated 2012 prepared by the National Risk Management Group was used to conduct the landslide hazard, vulnerability, risk analysis on the ground. As a result, this work produced a map indicating the overall landslide dangerousness in Moa on a 1:100 000 scale. This map is one more risk management and mitigation tool in the territorial organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]