Community-based monitoring: Low-cost sensors deployed in two case studies—a rural irrigation system in Azuay province and an urban area in Cuenca—to empower stakeholders in monitoring water and climate. Data collected will support a web-based visualization tool.

Climate scenarios and stress tests: Scenarios simulating extreme and future conditions (e.g., precipitation variability and temperature rise) to guide stress tests to identify vulnerabilities and operational thresholds in both case studies.

Application of UNESCO-CRIDA framework: Co-development of strategies for managing climate risks in a participatory approach, ensuring solutions are locally relevant and technically sound.

Capacity building: A regional workshop in 2027 aimed at technicians and decision-makers from Ecuador and Andean countries to adopt and replicate methodologies. Graduate students and non-academic technicians will receive targeted training, developing practical skills.