 The diffuse cognitive map was applied to analyze factors of vulnerability to climate variability in the El Chocho micro watershed in Colombia. This modeling technique allowed for the incorporation of data from previous studies into a single model, with weights assigned to each factor according to their importance in relation to a central factor over time. The resulting model revealed a high degree of water scarcity and increased pressure on the associated ecosystems, indicating a potential lack of resilience to climate variability in the region. These findings could serve as valuable tools for decision making at the local level regarding adaptation strategies. This article was authored by Isabel Cristina Belanos-Portilla, Isabel Cristina, Bertardo Sanchez, and Ines Restrepo-Turquino.