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Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies in rural communities of the Peruvian Andes
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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22. The recent example of flood and debris flow disasters in Jan 2010 Disasters in the Andes