Water Sowing and harvesting application for water management on the slopes of a volcano

Carrión-Mero, Paúl; Tiviano, Inés; Hervas, Edgar; Jaya-Montalvo, María; Malavé-Hernández, Jenifer; Solórzano, Joselyne; Berrezueta, Edgar; Morante-Carballo, Fernando

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16029

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“…Some of these ancestral practices have also been employed in Spain, including the use of 'careo channels', which fulfill a similar purpose as the 'Amunas' (Jódar et al 2022). The 'Camellones' or also known as 'Inka-wacho' or 'Waru-waru' (NbS 6) were also included due to references in literature qualifying these practices as NbS (Carrión-Mero et al 2023).…”

Section: Nbs Applied In Andean Region: Toward a Common Terminologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Nature-based solutions for water management: Analysis of the Andean context

Recalde,

Popartan,

Rodriguez-Roda

2024

Blue-Green Systems

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Nature-based solutions (NbS) are globally implemented to address a wide variety of water management challenges. While extensive research on NbS has been conducted in the Global North, developing countries have received less attention. There is a lack of information about the NbS that can be applied in the Andean region and their potential to address water challenges and provide ecosystem services. This article aims to bridge this gap by performing a review of the emerging literature on NbS in the context of Andean countries. A comprehensive analysis of 38 publications was conducted, with a focus on strategies for addressing water-related challenges. Our findings reveal that there has been an increase in NbS publications in the Andean region in recent years. A higher prevalence of empirical studies was observed in gray literature. In addition, we identified 26 potential NbS, including ancestral practices, to address water challenges. The main challenges that Andean countries seek to solve through these NbS are water scarcity, flood risks, and water quality. This research highlights the significance of assessing the efficiency of NbS initiatives and disseminating this knowledge to discover more opportunities for implementation in the Andean region.

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Section: Nbs Applied In Andean Region: Toward a Common Terminologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Nature-based solutions for water management: Analysis of the Andean context

Recalde,

Popartan,

Rodriguez-Roda

2024

Blue-Green Systems

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“…The results were processed in IPI2win 3.0.1 software, obtaining multilayer electrical resistivity models. The type of material in each layer was determined by interpretation of the resistivities [39,40].…”

Section: Geophysical Testsmentioning

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Geotechnical Characterization for Territorial Planning of a Special Economic Zone at a University Campus in Ecuador

Carrión-Mero,

Solórzano,

Cabrera

et al. 2023

IJDNE

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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) facilitate heightened free trade logistics, enabling companies to expand their operations and product development within a nation. This study seeks to geomechanically characterise a pilot area within the Special Economic Zone Development Zone (ZEDE) at ESPOL Polytechnic University, Ecuador. The area has been marked by limited information concerning the geotechnical properties of the soil and rock formations. The goal of the study is to inform referential zoning for constructions, thereby fostering sustainable development of businesses and industries in the area. The methodology utilised in this study was threefold: (i) an inquiry into existing data and an on-site inspection, (ii) a geophysical campaign encompassing Vertical Electrical Soundings, seismic refraction, and geotechnical characterisation for result correlation, and (iii) an assessment of slope stability, on-site response spectrums, soil profile classifications, safety factors, and construction risk zoning. The study area, approximately 28 ha, was characterised by soils and rock formations, such as lapilli tuffs and tuffaceous shales, with resistive loads reaching up to 26.10 MPa. These geotechnical attributes permit the construction of structures exceeding four stories. The integration of geological and geotechnical data revealed that 75% of the study area presents low to medium construction risk related to instability, thereby indicating suitable areas for territorial planning. The methodology proposed in this study provides a replicable tool for application across the ZEDE, facilitating the creation of strategies for a land-use plan within an innovative university campus. Future large-scale studies could incorporate hydrogeological analysis, evaluation of environmental impact, and the development of mitigation plans for anthropogenic activities.

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