Vulnerabilidad de humedales altoandinos ante procesos de cambio: tendencias del análisis

摘要: The Andean wetlands are fragile ecosystems that play a key role in hy­drological, cultural, ecological and socioeconomic dynamics of the Co­lombian region; to continue deteriorate for reasons associated with climate change pressure generated by human activities. Its preservation has aroused interest many actors who seek conceptual, assessment tools management options allow processes these through new insights understandings about mitigation adaptation future changes. This paper seeks review some references degradation wetlands, exhibit trends vulnerability analysis highlight cur­rent challenge developing vision integrates social biophysical, from systemic approach important natural systems. In order introduce socio-ecological systems or socio-ecosystems as known alternative, but must be developed appropriate implementation understanding communities.