Cecilia Ibarra

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ABSTRACT Biomass combustion, particularly of firewood, remains a widespread energy practice in Chile, despite its environmental, climate, and health implications. While commonly classified as a renewable source, its uncontrolled use poses challenges for air quality, carbon mitigation, and energy equity – especially in southern Chile.

La Ley indica que los PACCC deben contener un diagnóstico de la vulnerabilidad de la comuna frente al cambio climático y definir las medidas de acción que la comuna planifica tomar, indicando plazos, responsables, formas de financiamiento e indicadores de seguimiento. A tres años de publicada la Ley (13 de junio de 2025) cada comuna debía tener su PACCC. El cumplimiento fue de menos de un 20% y la ley se modificó para dar un año más de plazo.