Identificación de un modelo de alternativas de solución a través del enfoque de adaptación basada en ecosistemas, en el entorno comunitario de la Reserva de Producción de Fauna Chimborazo (RPFCH)

Abstract

The aim of this research was to identify an alternative solution model for the community environment of Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve (RPFCH) to face the weather condition risks with an ecosystem-based adaptation approach. The research was developed in three stages. Stage 1, had to do with the information collection regarding the topic and the communities to be studied, they were: (Santa Teresita de Guabug, El Calvario and San José de Natahua). Stage 2 is based on the information collection on the effects of the health emergency the country faces, the surveys were provided by the Climate Change and Development for the Environment Research group (GIDAG) and the on-site validation of information was also carried out. Stage 3 is based on the analysis of the information obtained and the management of matrices; in this stage, the adaptation strategies were proposed and evaluated, it also has to do with the reinforcement of appropriate methodologies with the use of PACHA methodology tools (Friendly Proposals with a Focus Towards a Resilient Environment). As a result, it was evidenced that Human, Soil and Water resources are the most important for the representative family groups of each of the communities; as a life strategy, the inhabitants of the communities combine agricultural activities with animal husbandry which help them generate an economic income; Ecosystem-based adaptation strategies were established and evaluated as an alternative to reduce the existing risks in the study communities. Finally, the alternative solution model proposal with 26 strategies that are mostly sustainable and feasible for the communities of the Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve RPFCH is implemented. It is recommended to establish mechanisms for the monitoring, evaluation and control in order to implement the strategies proposed in the research.