Evaluación de Indicadores para la Gestión Integrada de Recursos Hídricos en Cuencas Hidrográficas

The paper presents a detailed evaluation of indicators used in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in river basins. Introduction: IWRM is critical in a context where climate change and increasing water demand complicate the sustainable management of water resources. However, the lack of robust and widely accepted indicators limits the effectiveness of this management. Objective: We sought to conduct a comprehensive review of the scientific literature to identify strengths and weaknesses of existing approaches and propose a conceptual framework to guide future research. Methodology: A literature review was conducted in Scopus, analyzing studies from the last two years. In addition, VOSviewer was used to identify patterns and trends in research. Results: Indicators related to sustainability, water quality and socioeconomic aspects stand out as the most relevant. However, limited adoption of ecological indicators is observed. Discussion: The main limitations include the lack of standardization of indicators and the complexity in integrating socioeconomic and ecological variables. Conclusion: It is crucial to develop and standardize indicators that integrate hydrological, ecological and socioeconomic dimensions, supported by advanced technologies, to improve water management.