As climate change intensifies, the Andean highlands of Peru are transforming into an arid region, reshaping the livelihoods of farmers and habitants alike. Tropical glaciers, like the Ausangate, are retreating, and the people living at the foothills of these glaciers are losing access to clean water, essential for drinking and irrigating crops and pastures.
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Ancient Technologies that are Helping Alleviate Food and Water Insecurity in the Andes
As climate change intensifies, the Andean highlands of Peru are transforming into an arid region, reshaping the livelihoods of farmers and habitants alike. Tropical glaciers, like the Ausangate, are retreating, and the people living at the foothills of these glaciers are losing access to clean water, essential for drinking and irrigating crops and pastures.
Advancements in Agricultural Technology
Agriculture is a salient cultivation practice, enriching the quality of life for generations upon generations of people since the first civilizations formed on Earth. Today, agriculture is essential for stimulating the global economy and can lead to higher job creation, especially when considering national poverty reduction efforts.