El Sistema de Alerta Temprana (SAT) tiene como finalidad informar a la población que ocupa territorios susceptibles de ser impactados por las inundaciones y propiciar una respuesta oportuna que permita reducir la pérdida de vidas humanas, así como de daños materiales y medios...

Riparian ecosystems are often exposed to degradation caused by deforestation and farming activities, which can increase the risk of flooding. However, there are techniques for recovering and promoting the development of these ecosystems to reduce the risk of flooding, in addition...

New communication technologies, free software and hardware to improve Early Warning Systems for floods and landslides, using a participatory approach in coordination with the authorities. That is to say, under an intermediate or appropriate technology approach. This document s...

Usando nuevas tecnologías de la comunicación, software y hardware libres, con un enfoque participativo y en coordinación con las autoridades y la población, para mejorar Sistemas de Alerta Temprana ante inundaciones y deslizamientos se puede incidir en trabajo de prevención ...

The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance (ZFRA) has developed an approach that combines state-of-the-art collaborative digital mapping techniques with community-based participatory methods. The process engages a broad range of actors such as local volunteers, local government, and na...