A Method for Analyzing the Risk Components of Climate Change Hazards at the Local Level

The case of Chetumal, Quintana Roo

Abstract

Due to the possible negative externalities associated with the effects of climate change, it is necessary to have methodologies to understand the risks at the local scale and to propose alternative solutions so that decision-makers can optimize resources and efforts in specific mitigation works according to the specific hazards. This methodological proposal has resulted in a local scale risk index for the border city of Chetumal, Quintana Roo in Mexico, which, through spatial and cartographic analysis, has determined the importance and priority of each hazard in 5 territorial risk units. The results are per block, which is the finest resolution in Mexico that can be obtained from official data.