The climate of our city has been showing significant changes in the last 60 years in relation to the increase in average temperature and precipitation. These changes imply a greater frequency and intensity of extreme climatic phenomena, such as heat waves, southeast storms, extreme rains, among others. Likewise, climate projections for the remainder of the 21st century indicate that the observed changes will tend to deepen and that these trends will not be able to be reversed in the short and medium term.
We are facing unprecedented demographic, environmental, economic, social and spatial challenges and our City must adapt because beyond mitigation actions, the repercussions of the climate are part of the current reality. Adaptation is essential. Therefore, we are working to turn the City into a place that protects and improves the lives of all neighbors, without leaving anyone behind.
In this framework, this Water Adaptation Plan arises from the evidence that 90% of natural disasters have their origin in water; Therefore, it is a challenge to address to achieve the sustainable and resilient development of our City.