Methodological Proposal for Participatory Water Monitoring in Andean-Amazon Basins: The case of Mulato River, Colombia.

This research proposes a new methodology for participatory water monitoring in Andean-Amazonian watersheds, taking as a case study the Mulato river basin, Colombia. The main objective is to develop an approach that strengthens sustainable water management and the resilience of local communities to the challenges of climate change.

The proposal establishes a participatory process that actively involves local communities, with emphasis on the inclusion of women and minority groups, in the design and implementation of a water monitoring system. This system will integrate water quality and quantity indicators, as well as traditional knowledge and the specific needs of the watershed.

Through the development of this methodology, we seek to strengthen territorial appropriation through community training strategies in water data collection and analysis techniques. It also promotes the active participation of communities in decision-making related to water resource management.

It is expected that the results of this research will contribute to the development of innovative tools and strategies for a more sustainable management of water resources in the Andean-Amazon region, strengthening the resilience of communities to the impact of climate change.

Key words: Participatory water monitoring, Andean-Amazon basin, gender, equity, local communities, climate change, water management.