Ayni, Ayllu, Yanantin and Chanincha: The Cultural Values Enabling Adaptation to Climate Change in Communities of the Potato Park, in the Peruvian Andes

Walshe, Rory; Argumedo, Alejandro

doi:10.14512/gaia.25.3.7

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“…Focus group discussions were usually divided by gender and age because of cultural norms whereby women and youths may find it hard to express themselves in the presence of men and elders, respectively [22,23]. Walshe's [24] preparatory trip also showed that women were more forthcoming when not in the presence of men. it hard to express themselves in the presence of men and elders, respectively [22,23].…”

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A Systematic Review of the Deployment of Indigenous Knowledge Systems towards Climate Change Adaptation in Developing World Contexts: Implications for Climate Change Education

2021

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Countries in the developing world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change effects and have a lesser capacity to adapt. Consideration can be given to their indigenous knowledge systems for an integrated approach to education, one which is more holistic and applicable to their context. This paper presents a systematic review of the indigenous knowledge systems (IKSs) deployed for climate change adaptation in the developing world and advances implications for climate change education. A set of inclusion criteria was used to screen publications derived from two databases and grey literature searches, and a total of 39 articles constituted the final selection. Postcolonial theory’s lens was applied to the review of the selected publications to highlight indigenous people’s agency, despite IKSs’ marginalization through colonial encounters and the ensuing epistemic violence. The categories of social adaptation, structural adaptation, and institutional adaptation emerged from the IKS-based climate change adaptation strategies described in the articles, with social adaptation being the most recurrent. We discussed how these strategies can be employed to decolonise climate change education through critical, place-based, participatory, and holistic methodologies. The potential outcome of this is a more relatable and effective climate change education in a developing world context.

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A Systematic Review of the Deployment of Indigenous Knowledge Systems towards Climate Change Adaptation in Developing World Contexts: Implications for Climate Change Education

2021

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“…In this strand, farmers have prioritized agricultural production within the conservation process of natural resources, where their agricultural practices have roots in their culture and traditions. The vast local knowledge about the nature and ecological characteristics of the region that they inhabit [3][4][5] has allowed them to face extreme events [66] and to demonstrate care and respect for the "Pachamama." Circles represent the variables of the system, and the colors refer to the program sector (green for agriculture, light green for conservation, blue for socioeconomic aspects, red for issues, and yellow for climate).…”

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“…Smallholder farmers in Ecuador have made good progress toward ecosystem conservation [1], where the synergies between local and scientific knowledge have become key elements in sustaining the governance of ecosystems [2]. In some cases, local knowledge has helped to enhance biodiversity resilience within the ecosystems [2,3], due to the peasants' awareness of biological biodiversity and their know-how [3][4][5]. In Ecuador, "Pachamama" (a Quichua word that means "motherland" in English) represents an element of respectfulness and caring among peasants [3,6]; hence, it is a strong incentive for sustaining biodiversity in their own environment.…”

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Fuzzy Cognitive Map Clustering to Assess Local Knowledge of Ecosystem Conservation in Ecuador

Satama

Martínez

2020

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Smallholder farmers in developing countries such as Ecuador have contributed widely to ecosystem conservation. Although they have been affected by the consequences of climate change, the synergy of Pachamama care and technical knowledge has become key to sustaining dynamics in their local territories. This paper presents a combined methodology approach based on fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) to capture perceptions of ecosystem conservation. The purpose was to assess the impact of the “Biocorridors for Living Well” program on the application of local knowledge by smallholder farmers. The findings showed that program managers had a limited narrow focus based on the general program ideology, whereas peasants’ perceptions revealed a more complex map, highlighting the importance of building capacities beyond sustainable agricultural techniques. Also, both groups were aware of the contribution of ecosystem conservation to rural development. However, it is essential to stress that the contribution of smallholder farmers to conservation was critical, and most of the time, their efforts were not valued. Therefore, to scale up program outcomes, national and international institutions require an understanding of local peasants’ perceptions to guarantee action sustainability and to avoid repetitive actions in their local territories.

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“…It is composed of wild animals, the high landscapes, and non-domesticated plants. Finally, ayni, or reciprocity, is what ties together the distinct ayllus (Walshe and Argumedo 2016;Argumedo and Yun Loong Wong, 2010;D avalos 2008;Lajo 2010;Mayer and Alberti 1974).…”

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“…While most tubers for planting the following year are selected from the harvest, potato seeds are also exchanged informally with neighbors and in seed markets. In addition, seeds are traditionally gifted to young couples setting up a household, whereby couples receive varieties from both families, and each variety brings with it a history and stories related to the significance of the name, or to special characteristics and uses (Walshe and Argumedo 2016).…”

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You Can't Grow Potatoes in the Sky: Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change in the Potato Park of Cuzco, Peru

Sayre¹,

Stenner²,

Argumedo³

2017

Culture Agric Food & Envi

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Although Quechua farmers contribute little to climate change, they are disproportionately experiencing the impacts of rapid changes in the high‐altitude environment of the Andes. We describe how Quechua farmers and Association ANDES, a local non‐profit organization, are rising to the challenge in Peru, using traditional knowledge and science in community‐led research to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. A globally important food crop, the potato (Solanum sp.) originated in the central Andean Mountains. Indigenous farmers collectively manage the Potato Park as a Biocultural Heritage Territory, and together with ANDES, are implementing the Pluriversity for Biocultural Landscapes and Resilient Food Systems to facilitate knowledge exchange and creative solution seeking for complex global problems such as climate change. We describe programs that support community resilience, local biocultural heritage, biocultural products and services, and global policy processes strengthening the rights of Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) and world indigenous peoples.

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Ayni, Ayllu, Yanantin and Chanincha: The Cultural Values Enabling Adaptation to Climate Change in Communities of the Potato Park, in the Peruvian Andes

Cited by 26 publications

References 17 publications

A Systematic Review of the Deployment of Indigenous Knowledge Systems towards Climate Change Adaptation in Developing World Contexts: Implications for Climate Change Education

A Systematic Review of the Deployment of Indigenous Knowledge Systems towards Climate Change Adaptation in Developing World Contexts: Implications for Climate Change Education

Fuzzy Cognitive Map Clustering to Assess Local Knowledge of Ecosystem Conservation in Ecuador

You Can't Grow Potatoes in the Sky: Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change in the Potato Park of Cuzco, Peru

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