Planificación urbana, asentamientos informales y cambio climático: análisis bibliográfico sobre la planificación urbana de la ciudad de Loja y la inclusión de planes de adaptación y mitigación al cambio climático

Abstract

Abstract: The effects associated with climate change have been increasing in recent years, despite the existence of management plans for prevention and mitigation works against the consequences of these. In the city of Loja, there is evidence of non-compliance and a culture of indifference to urban planning to mitigate and adapt to climate effects. There are 42 informal settlements distributed in different latitudes within the urban limits of the canton. These settlements are located in areas at high risk of flood and landslide hazards, with the Carigán zone being the most vulnerable to these threats and the one with the highest number of informal settlements. Through the review of official planning documents of the city of Loja and interviews with personnel of the Municipality of Loja, the present work seeks to identify how the city is prepared to face the onslaughts associated with climate change. The results show a regulation that emphasizes climate planning, although it is not clear if these plans are taken to the territory.