Andean chakra: an ancestral agricultural system of Kichwas Cotacachi Communities
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| Project's full title | Andean chakra: an ancestral agricultural system of Kichwas Cotacachi Communities, Ecuador |
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| Introduction | The Andean Chakra is an ancestral agricultural system of the Kichwa Indigenous Peoples in the Ecuadorian Andean region. This outstanding system is characterized by the integration and interconnection of climates, ecosystems, agricultural practices and biodiversity at an altitude ranging from 2 500 to 3 400 m in the Cotacachi Mountains. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Start date | 2023 |
| Status | Designated |
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Proposal: Andean chakra: An Ancestral Agricultural System of Kichwas Cotacachi Communities, Ecuador01/2023The Andean Chakra is an ancestral agricultural system of the Kichwa Indigenous Peoples in the Ecuadorian Andean region. This outstanding system is characterized by the integration and interconnection of climates, ecosystems, agricultural practices and biodiversity at an altitude ranging from 2 500 to 3 400 m in the Cotacachi Mountains. |
| Tags | Agroforestry Biodiversity Indigenous Peoples TraditionalKnowledge TraditionalSystem |