RT journal article
T1 Climate Change in Chiloé (Chile): Trends, Coastal Zones and Socio-Ecological Conflicts
A1 Vázquez Pinillos, Francisco José
A1 Chica Ruiz, Juan Adolfo
A1 Barragán Muñoz, Juan Manuel
A2 HistoriaGeografía y Filosofía
K1 climate change
K1 adaptation
K1 vulnerability
K1 water stress
K1 Chiloé
K1 islands
AB The archipelagic geography of the province of Chiloé (Chile) makes it one of the most vulnerable places in the country to climate change. In this paper, the consequences of climate change in Chiloé are analyzed using two methodological approaches in an effort to improve our understanding of this threat. Firstly, the Low Elevation Coastal Zones (LECZ) have been identified using the 16 m isohypse as a reference. This threshold aligns with the maximum run-up of tsunamis recorded in Chile. Consequently, it has been determined that the LECZ contain a quarter of Chiloé’s urban infrastructure, as well as 665 specific elements of significant socio-economic value. Secondly, the potential impact of climate change on the most pressing socio-ecological conflicts, particularly those related to water stress and salmon farming, has been examined. Issues such as the occurrence of red tides, the proliferation of invasive species, or the reliance on water trucks for summer water supply are likely to become more frequent in the future. In conclusion, it is evident that climate change not only introduces new challenges to the region but also exacerbates existing coastal-marine problems. The development of a specific instrument to address this phenomenon in the province of Chiloé is therefore crucial to reduce the effects of climate change.
SN 1715-2593
YR 2026
FD 2026-06-03
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40635
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/40635
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 12-nov-2026