Innovative climate-smart agriculture system in degraded areas combined with traditional knowledge

The project took place in twelve indigenous communities in Mexico, where extensive grazing and deforestation for firewood are causing severe land degradation, water scarcity and soil loss, resulting in low agricultural productivity. This project enhanced the capacity of local farmers in field schools by strengthening the innovations and the traditional knowledge of Mixtec indigenous producers. The project included ecosystem restoration, agroforestry systems, and reinforcement of territorial governance structures. For this purpose, agricultural plots were created and the applied agroecological practices were monitored in cooperation with a local university. Further, organised field trips promoted the exchange of experiences and made the project results accessible to various local stakeholders.