Copy of Briefs SG CEH español

This policy brief describes project SG-CEH-03, which investigates the relationship between climate factors, water quality, and infectious diseases in Chile using satellite data and environmental monitoring.

• Climate change in Chile is modifying temperature, drought, and precipitation patterns, which degrades surface water quality and increases the risk of waterborne infectious diseases, specifically salmonellosis. This situation exposes gaps in health and environmental surveillance, especially in socio-environmentally vulnerable areas and informal settlements.
• Project SG-CEH-03 utilized a case study of the Maipo and Mapocho river basins in the Metropolitan Region, integrating satellite imagery, spectral indices (AWEI and NDWI), climate data, and water samples collected from 2019 to 2023 to evaluate the presence of Salmonella in water bodies.
• Satellite-derived spectral indices show potential for identifying high-risk zones during periods of high water variability. However, the immediate implementation of operational models is hindered by prolonged droughts and limitations in microbiological data.
• The document identifies a disconnect where available scientific information is not automatically converted into public policy due to gaps in coordination between different institutions.
• The project emphasizes that climate-sensitive disease surveillance requires the integration of health, environmental, and climate data. While remote sensing technologies are cost-effective, they must be supported by institutional capacity and local data to be effective.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). Copy of Briefs SG CEH español. http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-3_es.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. Copy of Briefs SG CEH español. n.d. http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-3_es.pdf.

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@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndcopy, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{Copy of Briefs SG CEH español}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-3_es.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }