ENERGY POVERTY
Barrios Altos has fallen into major disrepair. 60% of dwellings are reported to be in a dilapidated, bad or deficient state, with many households facing energy poverty. 50% of households say they are unable to keep their homes cool enough in summer.
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION
The local semiarid climate means summers are very hot. The region is seeing increased temperatures and the frequency of extreme heat waves.
WATER SCARCITY
Rainfall in the area is usually torrential, falling mostly within a few days in spring or autumn, and water resources are limited. This makes it increasingly difficult to maintain healthy green spaces that can act as shelters.
