Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategy in a rural territory, Vereda Tres Portones, El Playón, Santander, Colombia.

Abstract

Climate change has a profound and varied impact on natural and human systems throughout the planet. There are undeniable effects such as variations in rainfall patterns, greater frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, alterations to the conditions and quality of life of people and the consolidation of their territories. In this project we analyzed the social and territorial conditions in the Vereda Tres Portones, in the municipality of El Playón, in the department of Santander, recognizing the territory from its affectation by environmental risks, the development of its productive activities, the consolidation of its ecosystems and the well-being of the present community. To this end, we worked from a descriptive qualitative approach, to have a vision of the current scenario of the territory and was complemented with a participatory technical formulation process, in which from the guidelines of adaptation and mitigation of the territorial entities and authorities specialized in climate change, we worked with the communities to identify action scenarios and propose strategies to help strengthen and improve the response conditions. The study concluded by proposing five strategic intervention programs: resilient agriculture, risk management, biodiversity conservation, environmental awareness and community strengthening, in order to provide comprehensive support for the sensitive aspects of the territory, based on the relationship between traditional and scientific knowledge, promote environmental education and foster community cooperation to effectively address the challenges of climate change in the territory