Ayllu Resilience Mechanism to Address the Effects of Climate Change Through a Dialogue of Knowledge Between Local Wisdom and Innovative Technologies in Micaya, Bolivia

A policy brief detailing a resilience mechanism in Micaya, Bolivia, that integrates ancestral knowledge with agroecological technologies to combat climate-induced frosts, droughts, and soil degradation. The project found that such an approach increased vegetable production by 30% and addressed severe nutritional deficiencies and pesticide-related genotoxic damage in the population.

• In Micaya, Bolivia, climate change has led to increased soil degradation, droughts, and frosts, which have negatively impacted food security, agricultural production, and public health. This has resulted in nutritional deficiencies, specifically regarding folate and vitamin B12, as well as the simultaneous presence of undernutrition and overnutrition.
• Health assessments in the community revealed that over 80% of the population suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency and approximately 40% had folate deficiency. Additionally, about one-third of participants exhibited genotoxic damage, with higher rates found among individuals exposed to pesticides.
• The project implemented a resilience model combining ancestral Ayllu knowledge with scientific tools, including the use of organic fertilizers, zeolites, and community greenhouses. These agroecological practices increased vegetable production by roughly 30% and helped diversify local diets.
• The project concludes that climate resilience is most effective when developed through intercultural dialogue and local engagement. It emphasizes that agroecological approaches can improve health, nutrition, and production simultaneously, and that the participation of women and local communities is critical for the sustainability of these solutions.

APA

Bustillos, N. T. (n.d.). Ayllu Resilience Mechanism to Address the Effects of Climate Change Through a Dialogue of Knowledge Between Local Wisdom and Innovative Technologies in Micaya, Bolivia. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-6_en.pdf

Chicago

Bustillos, Noemí Tirado. Ayllu Resilience Mechanism to Address the Effects of Climate Change Through a Dialogue of Knowledge Between Local Wisdom and Innovative Technologies in Micaya, Bolivia. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, n.d. http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-6_en.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{bustillosndayllu, author = {Bustillos, Noemí Tirado}, title = {{Ayllu Resilience Mechanism to Address the Effects of Climate Change Through a Dialogue of Knowledge Between Local Wisdom and Innovative Technologies in Micaya, Bolivia}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {http://iai.int/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CEH_Brief_SG-6_en.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }