Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies in rural communities of the Peruvian Andes
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- 1. Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies in rural communities of the Peruvian Andes Lenkiza Angulo, Gilberto Romero, Alfonso Díaz, Javier Monroe, Christine Jurt, Christian Huggel , Nicole Clot, Janine Kuriger, Sebastian Eugster
- 2. The recent example of flood and debris flow disasters in Cusco in Jan 2010 Disasters in the Andes Are these disasters a consequence of, or related to, ongoing climate change?
- 3. Glaciers as among the most visible indicators of climate change Glaciers and climate change W. Haeberli Direct impact on water resources (especially during dry season)
- 4. Glacial lake outburst flood in April 2010 Thousands of people killed in similar event in the past Disasters in the Andes C. Portocarrero
- 6. Climate Change Adaptation Programme Peru PACC A Peruvian – Swiss Programme 2008 - 2011 Global – local: A fundamental challenge for climate change adaptation
- 7. Lines of activities: RESULT 1 ANALYZE VULNERABILITIES RESULT 2 MONITOR AND INFORM RESULT 3 ACT RESULT 4 LEARN AND INTERACT Thematic lines: WATER RESOURCES FOOD SECURITY DISASTERS
- 8. RESULT 4 LEARN AND INTERACT Lines of activities: RESULT 1 ANALYZE VULNERABILITIES RESULT 2 MONITOR AND INFORM RESULT 3 ACT Thematic lines: WATER RESOURCES FOOD SECURITY DISASTERS
- 12. Climate - disasters Heavy precipitation and floods in Cusco, January 2010 Daily max. precip: 46 mm Monthly accumulated rainfall: 255 mm >23,000 people affected, >4,500 houses destroyed
- 15. Regional and local scientific climate and climate impact studies Social local studies, local perception, vulnerable social groups, political context Identification, selection and implementation of adaptation measures/projects
- 17. Local project areas Cusco - Huacrahuacho Apurímac - Mollebamba 3700 – 4700 m asl 3000 – 5200 m asl Risks from: drought, cold spells/snow, hail Risks from: drought, cold spells/snow, landslides, floods
- 22. The recent example of flood and debris flow disasters in Jan 2010 Disasters in the Andes