Urban Wetland for Sustainable Cities - Legal Protection of Urban Wetlands in Chile
by Carolina Rojas Quezada 1
1: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
This presentation was part of iUE’s webinar Soil Functions and Related Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Cities, held in June 2025.
iUE’s webinar Soil Functions and Related Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Cities explored the vital role of soil functions in building sustainable urban and regional planning strategies. It featured experts from Latin America and Europe, who gave insights into how soil considerations are being integrated worldwide. The event was organised in collaboration with the SPADES (Spatial Planning and DEsign with Soil) project.
About the Author
Ph.D. in Geography and GIS (2008) and an M.Sc. in Geographical Information Systems (2006) from Universidad de Alcalá, Spain, and a B.Sc. in Geography (2002) from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile. Carolina’s research focuses on urban sustainability and mobility, particularly the interaction between people, urbanisation, and natural ecosystems. She has studied the value of urban wetlands, accessibility to green spaces, cities’ environmental impact, and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation.
