El 6º Informe del IPCC sobre seguridad hídrica en el continente americano

This policy summary based on the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report details the threats to water security in the Americas. Key issues include glacier loss in the Andes, water scarcity in North American irrigated agriculture, and governance barriers in Central and South America. It emphasizes the need for equitable, intersectoral adaptation strategies and the integration of indigenous knowledge to reduce climate risks.

• Water security in the Americas is threatened by the over-exploitation of limited water supplies and deteriorating management infrastructure, particularly in northern Mexico and the western United States.
• Global warming has caused a significant loss of glacier surface area in the Andes, between 30% and 50% since the 1980s. This retreat, combined with temperature increases and precipitation variability, has led to floods and landslides that impact ecosystems and livelihoods.
• In North America, specifically in regions with extensive irrigated agriculture, the combination of intensified droughts and earlier runoff from reduced snowpack is expected to increase water scarcity during peak summer demand, leading to economic losses and increased reliance on groundwater.
• In Central and South America, water security is hindered by institutional instability, fragmented services, inadequate governance, and a lack of data. While adaptive management has focused on supply quantity and quality, large infrastructure projects often face challenges and can increase water-related conflicts.
• Effective climate adaptation requires inclusive and equitable approaches. Specifically, supporting indigenous self-determination, recognizing indigenous rights, and integrating indigenous and local knowledge with natural sciences are essential for reducing risks and avoiding maladaptation in Central and South America.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). El 6º Informe del IPCC sobre seguridad hídrica en el continente americano. https://iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/DIPTICO%20IPCC%20ESP.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. El 6º Informe del IPCC sobre seguridad hídrica en el continente americano. n.d. https://iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/DIPTICO%20IPCC%20ESP.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndinforme, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{El 6º Informe del IPCC sobre seguridad hídrica en el continente americano}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {https://iai.int/administrador/assets/images/ckfinder/files/DIPTICO%20IPCC%20ESP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }