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As part of the project “Environmental based Adaptation (EbA) Strategies, management of hydrometeorological information and land management to reduce vulnerability in the Xayá-Coyolate micro-watershed,” within the framework of the Altiplano Resiliente project funded by the Green Climate Fund, four workshops were held from 11 – 13 of March, with farmers and technicians from the department of Chimaltenango. These workshops aimed to share the achievements made and strengthen local capacities to face climate challenges.
In the three workshops focused on farmers from Patzún, Patzicía, and Tecpán Guatemala municipalities, a total of 74 people (34 women and 40 men) participated in the workshops. During the sessions, progress in the development of agroclimatic bulletins was shared, a key tool to inform about the start of the rainy season and support decision-making in agricultural planting. These bulletins also include a lunar calendar, respecting and valuing the traditional knowledge of farmers, who use the phases of the moon to plan their activities.
This bulletin for farmers is prepared as part of the climate component of the project "EbA Strategies, management of hydrometeorological information and land management to reduce vulnerability in the Xayá-Coyolate micro-watershed”.
On the other hand, the workshop focused on technicians, had 48 representatives from various institutions and local organizations. During the activity, access to the meteorological information system developed in the project was provided, and training was given on the use of a mobile application that allows access to real-time climate data. This tool is essential for farmers and technicians to make informed decisions and improve the management of their crops.
The meteorological information system that the ICC developed for the project has great potential to scale to other departments and even nationally. Connecting to other networks of meteorological stations that allow real-time data collection and analysis is key to achieving this. These tools not only benefit farmers but also strengthen the capacity of technicians and institutions to plan and respond to climate challenges, thus contributing to the construction of a Resilient Highlands.
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Zona 1, 2 av. 8-49 Local 16 C.C. Santa Clara, Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez
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3 calle 5-01 zona 1 Sololá, Sololá
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Km 60 carretera a Parramos, Parramos, Chimaltenango
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Sonsonate, El Salvador
