RISK PERCEPTION OF DISASTERS AND BASIC NEEDS: CHALLENGES FOR RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF THE CLIMATE CRISES IN MEXICAN CITIES PERCEPCIÓN DEL RIESGO DE DESASTRES Y NECESIDADES BÁSICAS: DESAFÍOS PARA LA RESILIENCIA ANTE LA EMERGENCIA CLIMÁTICA EN MÉXICO Academic Article in Scopus uri icon

abstract

  • From a humanistic and territorial perspective, this article analyzes how disaster risk perception is intertwined with the satisfaction of basic needs and the construction of resilience in Mexican cities. It is based on two studies with differentiated strategies. In Durango (2016¿2019), in-depth interviews were conducted with residents and public officials, complemented by a survey combining open-ended questions and a Likert scale, generating quantifiable data and interpretative insights within a qualitative framework. In Monterrey (2023), qualitative methods were applied through semi-structured interviews and social cartography workshops. The findings reveal marked differences in risk perception: in Durango, a disconnection from real threats prevails, limiting preventive actions; in Monterrey, perception is diverse and linked to forms of community organization, accompanied by more visible institutional actions related to risk management, though still fragmented. Structural barriers¿such as social inequality and lack of material conditions¿limit preparedness for hydrometeorological threats, which are increasingly amplified by the climate crisis. The study concludes that disaster risk perception is key to understanding social responses to these threats and varies according to structural, institutional, and symbolic factors. Its integration into urban planning requires context-sensitive strategies recognizing local subjectivities and collective capacities. © 2026, Corporation for the Management and Reduction of Disaster Risk in Chile (GRID-Chile). All rights reserved.

publication date

  • January 1, 2026