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Ítem Ecological Change and Livestock Governance in a Peruvian National Park(MDPI AG, 2023-11-11) Kenneth Young; Eyner Alata; Rodney Chimner; Randall Boone; Gillian Bowser; Laura Bourgeau-Chavez; Beatriz Fuentealba; Jessica Gilbert; Javier Ñaupari; Molly Polk; Sigrid Resh; Cecilia Turin; Melody Zarria-SamanamudWhile the grazing of livestock has occurred for millennia in the Andes, current sustainability debates center on concerns with co-managing climate change and pastoralism. These discussions have special resonance in places protected by the state for biodiversity, scenery, and sustainable and traditional land uses, such as those found in protected areas and biosphere reserves. For this article, we integrate data from a social-ecological research project on the land use systems that affect high-elevation ecosystems in Peru’s Huascarán National Park, with special emphasis on the wetlands. We used land cover and land use data and insights from interactions with pastoralists to show that (1) wet meadows dominate the lower reaches of the park, while peatlands predominate above 4000 m elevation; (2) wet meadows are most useful for traditional grazing systems, while the peatlands are especially susceptible to trampling by livestock; and (3) there is limited ecological space at the highest elevations for the successful future upward relocation of either land use or potential habitats for species identified as of concern. We explore the implications of these findings for the adaptive strategies of biophysical and social processes in terms of livelihoods and biodiversity in and around a protected area. We conclude that there are many additional opportunities to be explored to inform the management of ecosystem services and provide improvements for the adaptive capacity of communities and park managers.Ítem GC Insights: Lessons from participatory water quality research in the upper Santa River basin, Peru(Copernicus GmbH, 2024-06-27) Sally Rangecroft; Caroline Clason; Rosa Maria Dextre; Isabel Richter; Claire Kelly; Cecilia Turin; Claudia V. Grados-Bueno; Beatriz Fuentealba; Mirtha Camacho Hernandez; Sergio Morera Julca; John Martin; John Adam GuyAquí compartimos cuatro lecciones clave de un proyecto interdisciplinario (Nuestro Río) que recopiló perspectivas comunitarias sobre la calidad del agua local en la cuenca del río Santa (Perú) mediante un enfoque tecnológico digital. Recopilamos datos a través de una novedosa aplicación de captura de imágenes, con el apoyo de una campaña de trabajo de campo. Las lecciones exploradas en este artículo ofrecen perspectivas sobre los desafíos y las oportunidades para los investigadores que consideran desarrollar herramientas tecnológicas para fomentar la participación y el compromiso en comunidades marginadasÍtem Unravelling and understanding local perceptions of water quality in the Santa basin, Peru(Journal of Hydrology, 2023-07-19) Sally Rangecroft; Rosa Maria Dextre; Isabel Richter; Claudia V. Grados Bueno; Claire Kelly; Cecilia Turin; Beatriz Fuentealba; Mirtha Camacho Hernandez; Sergio Morera; John Martin; Adam Guy; Caroline ClasonWater quality is an integral part of water security. Measuring the physico-chemical indicators for water quality can provide an objective picture of water health, but it does not provide information on lived experiences related to water quality, expectations of water resources, nor how the quality of water affects its usage. Perceptual information and traditional ecological knowledge on water quality can help to understand interactions between water and people, and thereby support locally appropriate sustainable water resource strategies. Accordingly, our project sought to collect and synthesise insights from local perspectives on water quality in the upper Santa River basin, Peru, a region where water quality directly relates to people’s livelihoods. Perceptual data was collected via the Nuestro Rio mobile app (N = 149) as well as walking interviews (n = 84) (July-August 2021) in two main study areas, Olleros and Catac. We find that water quality perspectives differ within, and between, study areas and communities, however four overarching themes were identified, and are explored here: i) environmental indicators for water quality; ii) water uses; and iii) perceived causes of water quality; iv) water quality perceptions behind emotions. Most rural participants felt the main cause of poor water quality was mineral pollution, likely linked to local geology, however we also found that local perceptions of water quality depend on water usage, directly linked to domestic water use and agricultural livelihoods. Qualitative data highlighted the complex relationships between water quality, perceptions and emotions. More inclusive citizen-based science that considers what people observe, think and feel about the quality of their rivers can help provide a much deeper contextual understanding of dynamic human-water systems, with further benefits for improving water management and policy implementation.