Andean Farmers Revive Ancient Tech to Fight Climate Change

Imagine giant crop-circle-like patterns etched into the Earth—but these aren’t alien art. They’re Waru Waru, a 2,000-year-old farming technique revived by Andean communities to battle climate chaos!

On the high-altitude plateaus near Peru-Bolivia border, farmers like Cesar Cutipa are rebuilding these ancient ridges to shield potato and quinoa crops from extreme droughts and frost. \"It’s our shield against climate change,\" says Cutipa, 42. The method, using raised beds and water channels, mimics ancestral wisdom to regulate soil temperature and water—perfect for Puno’s harsh, 3,812-meter-high terrain.

With Lake Titicaca as their backdrop, six new Waru Waru systems now guard flood-prone fields, blending tradition with modern resilience. Who knew fighting climate change could look this cool?

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Andean farmers use age-old technique amid climate change

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