Ecothropic

Yale recently published Felipe’s story of transforming from civil engineer of massive infrastructure to designing, consulting for, and building homes that stand up to climate extremes and mitigate emissions. A recommended read for those of you wanting to be part of the solution!

He had his dream career. But was it good for the climate? » Yale Climate Connections After spending years in a conventional job, Felipe Morales decided he wanted to do his part to create a sustainable future for Mexico.

We are facing a global water crisis
driven by changing weather patterns, growing population,
and deepening socio-economic inequalities.

Learn about the complexities
of water and strategies for creating a water secure future.

For ALL of us.

DETAILS
Online preparation classes: April 20 and 27, May 4 and 11
Fieldstudy dates: May 16-26
Credits: 4* (please contact us for more info)
Average group: 8-12 students
More information: https://ecothropic.com/water
Email: [email protected]

According to the ancient Egyptians, the flood - the source of life - started in Aswan. Here the Temple at Philae was dedicated to Isis, a divine embodiment of love - she brought Osiris, representing the Nile and its yearly life-giving floodwaters, back to life through her love. Happy Valentine’s Day and Feliz Día de Amor y Amistad!

Believe it or not, these red beets were grown on floating islands known as chinampas! Chinampas are a sustainable and traditional means of growing crops from the time of the Aztecs. Condé Nast Traveler collaborated with local organizations to better understand the chinampas and the chinamperos that maintain these important food sources. Their versatility and reliability has been especially important during the pandemic as many grocers had supply chain interruptions preventing folks from accessing fresh produce. Chinamperos were able to offer both produce and accessibility: allowing for outdoor pick up and home delivery to individuals and families. Chinampas have incredibly rich soil, have constant irrigation as they float in water, and employ an agricultural method known as milpa. By planting a milpa, chinamperos grow beans for nitrogen fixation of the soil, corn for the beans to grow on, squash to provide shade and maintain soil moisture, and chilis for pest deterrence all of which allows for fresh produce year round. Promoting and investing in sustainable and reliable solutions such as chinampas is key in maintaining community resilience especially in the face of climate change and future pandemics. Organizations like Colectivo Ahuejote that support chinamperos offer ecotourism opportunities volunteering in the chinampas transplanting seedlings and sowing the soil. These opportunities are more beneficial to the movement than just visiting because it helps the community and offers historical knowledge about this traditional livelihood.

Full article: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/in-mexico-city-aztec-era-floating-gardens-offer-a-path-to-sustainable-eating

Colectivo Ahuejote: Colectivo Ahuejote

Want to know more? Want to know how you can help? Check out more articles like this and information regarding climate change at https://ecothropic.com/newroom/