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Abstract

Climate change exhibits a complex, non-linear behavior that is characteristic of fractal model theory. Analyzing climate dynamics in the Chingaza National Natural Park according to this context presents a different and complementary approach to the methodologies used in the country to date. Taking into account the fragility, sensitivity and vulnerability of the paramo, a strategic ecosystem of nascent evolution, important in the production and regulation of water, with ample biosphere richness, and with a high level of biodiversity and cultural richness, the information obtained is relevant in the elaboration of mitigation and adaptation strategies to climate change, in making the right decisions in order to prevent the extinction of the paramo, to prevent the extinction of ecosystems, maintain the environmental supply and ecosystem services. For this purpose, climate trends were studied, and models based on fractal geometry were used to analyze the time series of the climatic variables of precipitation and temperature in the Natural Park. This research enriches the current knowledge current knowledge on climate change in Colombia's natural protected areas to safeguard the natural functions and integrating elements of these areas, which are fundamental in the conservation and preservation of ecosystems.