Estrategias para el fortalecimiento de la gestión de riesgos de desastres en el uso de suelo del área urbana de la parroquia Salinas, cantón Guaranda

The objective of this study is to propose strategies for strengthening disaster risk management in land use in the urban area of ​​the Salinas parish, Guaranda canton; the methodology consisted of a mixed approach, integrating the collection of qualitative and quantitative data through interviews with stakeholders, geospatial tools and analysis of natural hazards, these data allowed to identify vulnerabilities and structure viable strategies for the territory. The main threats that predominate in the parish are landslides (31.82%) and forest fires (37.88%), affecting infrastructure, population and livelihoods, likewise, institutional weaknesses were identified in the regulation of land use and inter-institutional coordination, which increases the vulnerability of the parish. Among the proposed strategies, the updating of the Land Use and Management Plan, the creation of specific ordinances and the implementation of community programs to guarantee sustainable development in the territory are prioritized. Finally, it is concluded that these strategies, adapted to the reality of the Salinas parish, represent an essential step towards the effective integration of disaster risk management into local territorial planning.