Dams and alpacas in the Peruvian Andes
Posted on Feb 20, 2013 in Case Studies and Articles |
Title |
Dams and alpacas in the Peruvian Andes |
Contributor |
AgriCultures Network |
Author |
Fernando Camiloaga Jiménez |
Content |
In addition to severe losses in the mountain soil’s fertility, climate change is easily visible in the Peruvian Andes: the glaciers which feed all the rivers, and the snow on the mountaintops, are noticeably getting smaller, less and less water is flowing down into the valleys. The water harvesting approach is proving susccessful to cope with this problem and strenghthen local organizations. |
Type of initiative |
Case Studies |
Year Published |
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Language |
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South America |
PERU |
Link |
http://www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/from-desertification-to-vibrant-communities/dams-and-alpacas |