
Climate Heroes - Building Reservoirs in Peru
Duolingo Spanish Podcast
00:00
Lagoons in the Mountains Acted as Reservoirs During Droughts
The sisters took inspiration from ancient tales of lagoons in the mountains. The elders described how they acted as reservoirs during times of drought. By combining ancient traditions and their engineering knowledge, the sisters built new lagoons. They would take care of the water in the ancient kecwa tradition and protect nature at the same time.
Transcript
Play full episode