Aportes de la geografía crítica frente al discurso oficial del cambio climático y desastres : Reflexiones en torno al desastre mediado por el huracán Otis en Acapulco

Abstract

This work aims to show critical geography’s contributions to studying environmental problems such as disasters and climate change. If the aim is to find its roots to eliminate it, other socio-cultural alternatives must be included, not only transitory measures. Thus, it is necessary to consider a historical, geographical, and social vision of the territories to learn how vulnerability plays a fundamental role in space construction. Knowing how second nature is produced will clarify many questions to face catastrophes more comprehensively and constructively. In this way, this paper also questions the official discourses on disasters and climate that promote limited solutions to complex and multi-causal problems. Finally, some reflections are made on the case of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco and the importance of studying vulnerability before the materialization of the disaster.