Aquaclima: plataforma digital para la adaptación al cambio climático y gobernanza del agua en fuentes abastecedoras locales

Maria Isabel Molina Rivera; John Hermógenes Suarez Gelvez; Jarol Derley Ramón Valencia

doi:10.24054/raaas.v17i1.4592

Aquaclima: a digital platform for climate change adaptation and integrating water governance in local water supply sources

Authors

Maria Isabel Molina Rivera Universidad de Pamplona
John Hermógenes Suarez Gelvez Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9121-0630
Jarol Derley Ramón Valencia Universidad de Pamplona https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4929-8544

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24054/raaas.v17i1.4592

Keywords:

climate change adaptation, water governance, digital tool, educational platform, rural water management, capacity building

Abstract

Climate change poses significant challenges for water resource management, particularly at the local level, where governance structures must adapt to increasing variability and uncertainty. This article presents the development and validation of AquaClima, a digital platform designed to strengthen climate change adaptation and water governance in local water supply systems. Developed on Google Sites, the platform incorporates two levels of navigation to accommodate users with different educational backgrounds. AquaClima integrates four main components: a training section with eight modules on climate change and water governance; practical tools, including a carbon footprint calculator (Aquahuellas), a water footprint calculator (Aqua Footprint), and an environmental perception survey; and a digital library. The tools were validated through a case study in the Urengue Blonay micro-watershed, demonstrating their applicability in contexts with limited data. AquaClima addresses critical gaps in local water governance by providing accessible and adaptable digital resources that bridge the gap between technical knowledge and community participation, contributing to the field of digital water education and supporting climate-resilient water management at the local level.

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