Identificação de impactos e respostas às secas para mitigação da vulnerabilidade hídrica: o caso de Fortaleza

Abstract

The recurrent drought events in Ceará and the vulnerability of the population and the production chains reveal the importance of developing studies that can predict and mitigate the damages caused by water scarcity. From this perspective, this article is about the vulnerability analysis of the Water Supply System (SAA) of the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza (RMF). This study was based on the PEIR (Pressure-State-Impact -Response) methodology, with the objective of identifying the impacts of the system and developing responses to combat water scarcity. The analysis developed allows the identification, diagnosis and elaboration of strategies for each problem. Finally, the results obtained serve as essential tools for the development of drought mitigation plans. Among these results we have as answers to the droughts: the creation of a financial fund, mechanisms of financial compensation and conflict management, implementation of a drought management system.