This action is among the tasks of the Mi Costa International Project, in which 24 Cuban territories are involved, and aimed at promoting the activities of the Cuban State Plan for Confronting Climate Change (Task Life).

The specialist in Hydrological Service of the National Institute of Water Resources, René Infante, noted that they have installed 66 automated pluviometers and other equipment to verify the behavior of saline intrusion and monitor water levels in groundwater basins and precipitation.

In the region, there are also stations for monitoring evaporation and water balance in basins and reservoirs, devices aimed at measuring flow and surface water levels, and portable equipment to extend hydrological calculations, he explained. He said that this will encourage decision-making by local governments to achieve sustainable water management, so they can implement actions that respond to the needs of the population and the economy.

The introduction of technologies helps to make data available for forecasting future climate change scenarios, and is very important in strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities to rising sea levels.

Hydrological restoration is a challenge to maintain biodiversity in the marine coastal zone and quality of services.

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