On Friday, November 21 2025, I participated as a speaker at the III Regional Climate Change Seminar, organized by the Regional Environmental Secretariat (SEREMI) of the Araucanía Region, the Regional Government of the Araucanía Region, the Catholic University of Temuco, and EBP.

The seminar aimed to share the contents of the Araucanía Region’s Regional Climate Change Action Plan with key stakeholders in the region, strengthening regional understanding, ownership, and commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change.

Through a participatory, informative, and cultural forum, the seminar sought to highlight the actions being implemented in the region, promote the exchange of experiences, and raise awareness about the importance of local climate action to move towards a more resilient and sustainable region. The event included the participation of regional experts and professionals from public institutions who presented studies, projects, and public policy developments with an applied focus on case studies.

Dr. Zambrano-Bigiarini’s presentation, titled Towards a Resilient Araucanía: Water Challenges in the Face of Climate Change showcased the progress of the Water Resources Observatory (Kimün-Ko) on three key issues related to water resources in the Araucanía Region:

  1. Changes in the hydrological regime of mountain basins and their impact on projected spring and summer flows,

  2. Trends towards increased droughts and water scarcity,

  3. increased risk of floods and mudslides, with damage to communities and infrastructure.

A panel discussion followed.

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