Fortalecimiento de la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres por Incendios Forestales e Inundaciones en la Gobernación del Vichada

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to present the various activities developed during the internship at the Departmental Coordination of Disaster Risk Management (CDGRD) of the Vichada Governorate. The internship focuses on strengthening prevention, mitigation, and response strategies for adverse events outlined in the Departmental Plan for Disaster Risk Management. The objective of this internship is based on the need to strengthen institutional and community disaster risk management, especially in the face of the most recurrent threats such as forest fires and floods. This need is reflected in the limitations of hydrometeorological monitoring systems, the limited capacity for anticipation, and the importance of promoting coordination between local authorities and rural communities. To achieve this objective, methodologies were used that include document review of municipal plans and reports, analysis of geospatial information (IDEAM, ICDE, and FIRMS NASA), the development of thematic maps in ArcGIS, the design of municipal resource inventories, and participation in community training sessions focused primarily on forest fire response. Among the main achievements of the internship are the development of a territorial assessment of risk scenarios in the department's four municipalities, the development and analysis of fire and flood hazard maps, and active participation in community training processes for initial emergency response. Likewise, support was provided for the issuance of emergency reports in the department and assistance was provided to identify gaps in hydrometeorological monitoring systems. In addition, support will be provided for coordination between the government, communities, and other local entities to foster a more participatory, effective, and sustainable risk management culture.