Laguna Verde is a community located within a part of a biosphere reserve (with potential for expansion), composed of a bay, a cliff, a small urban center, and a large amount of forest, native flora, and fauna, situated to the south of the city of Valparaíso.
In recent years, there has been a population boom in the upper areas of Laguna Verde due to land speculation and irregular land divisions, which has exacerbated the existing issues in the area. These include severe structural problems such as lack of access to drinking water, limited environmental education, absence of electrical networks, deterioration of waste management services, high deforestation, fire risks, inadequate waste and wastewater management, among many others that affect the quality of life of families and the ecosystems.