By Paloma Rodriguez | Communications specialist
Dear donors,
We’re excited to share the latest updates from our project “7 Communities Respond to Glacier Loss in Peru.”
This period has brought significant progress, and we’re pleased to keep you informed.
1. Hatun Tinkuy: A Gathering for Mountain Conservation
At the end of December, we held the Hatun Tinkuy—a major gathering of people committed to mountain conservation and the revitalization of Indigenous knowledge systems. The event brought together representatives from Indigenous communities, academics, researchers, and specialists from Peru and other countries.
Four of the peasant communities participating in our project—Miraflores, Carania, Laraos, and Quispillacta—were present and actively engaged. Over the course of four days, they exchanged experiences and knowledge on a wide range of topics, including the recovery of ancestral water management technologies.
Organized by Mountain Sentinels, the Instituto de Montaña, and the Bartolomé Aripaylla Association (ABA), this gathering was a powerful space to reaffirm the essential role of mountain peoples in conservation efforts and in building a sustainable future for their ecosystems.
We invite you to explore our photo story on the Hatun Tinkuy, available here:
https://tmi.exposure.co/hatun-tinkuy-summit
2. Maintaining the Ancestral Canals of Carania
In January and February, community-led efforts were carried out to clean and maintain the ancestral Anta canal. Over 20 community members participated, restoring approximately 4 kilometers of the canal. During the work, participants reflected on the importance of maintaining these ancient water channels, which are crucial for irrigating agricultural terraces, sustaining food production, and supporting community well-being.
3. Assessment of Ancestral Water Technologies
In March, the project team conducted an in-depth assessment to identify the various ancestral water management technologies present in each community, their current condition, and what improvements or restoration work may be needed. This assessment has laid the foundation for this year’s action plan and will guide upcoming interventions in close coordination with each community.
4. Next Steps
In May, the project will accompany a maintenance faena in the community of Laraos, and we will begin scheduling additional activities across the other project communities.
Links:
By Paloma Rodriguez and Doris Chavez | Project team
By Mirella Gallardo | RETAMA Initiative team
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