‘Water‐sowing’: When science and ancestral knowledge join forces to fight drought in the Venezuelan Andes

AI Briefing

• – Ancient practice combines reforestation, soil conservation and protection of frailejones to capture fog and rain, recharge aquifers, and ensure rivers' flow.
• – Science and indigenous knowledge join forces to combat drought in the Venezuelan Andes.
• – Traditional method helps to combat climate change and preserve water resources in the region.