Modeling Andean Páramo

The study developed a WEAP system model for the Quiroz-Chipillico watershed in Peru's Piura region to address the lack of understanding regarding hydrological processes in tropical páramo wetlands. By simulating various scenarios based on stakeholder input, the model assesses river headflow, reservoir levels, and downstream water demand. The findings indicate that while climate variables like temperature and precipitation influence water production, land use changes are expected to be the primary driver of hydrological responses in the páramo and their subsequent downstream effects.

• The study utilized a Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system model to simulate the effects of temperature, precipitation, and land use changes on river headflow production, reservoir water levels, and downstream demand coverage in the Quiroz-Chipillico watershed.
• Model results suggest that land use changes will be the main factor driving hydrological responses in the páramo and resulting downstream changes, although temperature and precipitation also impact water production.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2016). Modeling Andean Páramo. https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-andean-paramo/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Modeling Andean Páramo. 2016. https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-andean-paramo/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2016modeling, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Modeling Andean Páramo}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/modeling-andean-paramo/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }