“…The region is considered one of the most sensitive tropical regions to climate change, particularly through hydrological cycle impacts (Magrin et al, 2014;Giorgi, 2006). Rainfall anomalies are expected to impact streamflow, freshwater supplies, agriculture and food production (Hidalgo et al, 2013;Magrin et al, 2014). Additionally, extreme weather events lead to natural hazards, such as floods, landslides and droughts, with a cascade of social consequences (Magrin et al, 2014).…”