Vol. 35 (2025): Volumen 35
Artículos de Investigación

Assessment of the influence of hydrological, environmental, economic, and social indicators on the estimation of a hydrological system's vulnerability to climate change

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  • Felipe de Jesús Ruiz Chávez,
  • Adrián Martínez Bárcenas,
  • Joanna Alicia Gutiérrez Pérez,
  • Ismael Orozco Medina
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15174/au.2025.4424

Published 2025-12-10

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Ruiz Chávez, F. de J., Martínez Bárcenas, A., Gutiérrez Pérez, J. A., & Orozco Medina, I. (2025). Assessment of the influence of hydrological, environmental, economic, and social indicators on the estimation of a hydrological system’s vulnerability to climate change. Acta Universitaria, 35, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.15174/au.2025.4424

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Abstract

Evaluating the vulnerability of hydrological systems is essential for designing mitigation strategies against climate change; however, its quantification is complex due to the many variables involved. Environmental, economic, social, and water-related indicators are used to assist in its calculation. Due to its widespread use, a sensitivity analysis has been conducted in this study to assess the influence of 17 indicators on the quantification of vulnerability. To do this, the MPDV1.0 model was used, which allows for calculating environmental, economic, social, and water vulnerability to climate change. Results indicate that six indicators directly influence the variability of vulnerability, underlining the degree of watershed exploitation and aquifer exploitation.

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