Indigenous Regenerative Agriculture Gathering in Yucatan Focuses on Food Sovereignty and Water Security
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Summary
Cultural Survival and the University of Arizona's Indigenous Resilience Center co-hosted the Indigenous Regenerative Agriculture Knowledge Exchange Gathering in Yucatan, Mexico. The gathering focused on food sovereignty and water security for Indigenous communities facing threats from extractive industries. The article highlights Indigenous regenerative agriculture practices rooted in traditional ecological knowledge, emphasizing community-led solutions to reclaim food sovereignty and protect water resources.
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In January, Cultural Survival and the Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) from the University of Arizona co-hosted the Indigenous Regenerative Agriculture Knowledge Exchange Gathering in Yucatan, Mexico.
Inspired by our community partners and our mutual interests in these issues, we gathered representatives...
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