Innovación y movilización para la seguridad alimentaria
Estudio
2019
Research Summary: Potential contributions of pre-Inca water infiltration infrastructure for water security in the Andes
Autor: Boris F. Ochoa-Tocachi, Juan D. Bardales, Javier Antiporta, Katya Pérez, Luis Acosta, Feng Mao, Zed Zulkafli, Junior Gil-Ríos, Oscar Angulo, Sam Grainger, Gena Gammie, Bert De Bièvre, and Wouter Buytaert
Región(es): Ámbito nacional
Tema(s): Gestión de recursos naturales, Innovación, Medioambiente y cambio climático
Institución ejecutora: Forest Trends
This research summary describes results from a study investigating the potential contributions of pre-Inca water infiltration infrastructure for water security in the Andes. The study’s results show that alternative approaches that integrate elements of indigenous practices and solutions based on natural hydrological functions can safeguard water security.