Percepción y expectativas del público sobre el riesgo asociado a los efectos del cambio climático en el cantón Pasaje

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this document is to determine the perception and expectations of the public regarding the risk associated with the effects of climate change in the Pasaje canton. To do so, opinions were identified through a survey with multiple choice questions. The participants were of different ages and genders, where the predominant gender was female, and the majority identified themselves as mestizo. The results showed that, although the majority of the inhabitants of the canton are aware of climate change and its consequences, they lack information on how to act in the face of this problem. With the results obtained, a better understanding of the level of knowledge and concerns of the inhabitants of the canton regarding climate change was achieved. This information can help contribute to the design and implementation of effective and sustainable strategies with the support of the community, allowing to minimize the damages of climate change and improve the capacity of the place to face the challenges that may arise in the future. In addition, it is expected that these strategies will foster greater environmental awareness and promote practices that benefit the entire community.