ESTRATEGIAS DE CONTENCIÓN DE IMPACTOS CLIMATOLÓGICOS EN LA ISLA DE SAN ANDRÉS EN EL CARIBE COLOMBIANO

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8002427121

• Palavras-chave: Estrategias, Planificación Estratégica, Cambio Climático, Impacto Climático, Salud Pública.

• Keywords: Strategies, strategic planning, climate change, climate impact, public health.

• Abstract: SUMMARY The island of San Andrés, in the Colombian Caribbean, faces great challenges due to climate change that directly affects its environment, its public health and infrastructure, its economy, among other scenarios. One of these scenarios is the rise in sea level that causes coastal erosion and threatens habitable areas, while the intensification of extreme weather events, such as storms, fires and rising temperatures, puts the population and the economy at risk, not only locally, but throughout the archipelago. In addition, ocean acidification and coral reef degradation damage marine biodiversity, negatively impacting fisheries and tourism, activities that are vital to the livelihoods of islanders. To address these challenges, it is essential to adopt mitigation and adaptation strategies that include strengthening government policies, as well as sustainability-focused risk governance, which allows for the control of endemic diseases, the prevention of disasters, and the promotion of local community resilience. The promotion of sustainable tourism, combined with environmental education campaigns, is essential to raise awareness among the population and tourists of the importance of preserving the island's natural resources. Integrating these initiatives with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial to reducing San Andrés' climate vulnerability, protecting its ecosystems, and ensuring a more prosperous future for its inhabitants. These actions constitute a viable path for balanced development, ensuring that the environment and the tourism sector can coexist in a sustainable way.