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<p>Latin America faces a severe health crisis, where over 150&#xa0;million people lack reliable access to water due to climate change. We conducted a mixed-methods study to understand perspectives and experiences surrounding water security and its relationship to climate change among predominantly Indigenous mothers in Maras, a rural Andean district in the Urubamba Province of Peru. A verbal survey was administered to 100 pregnant women and/or caregivers of children under 11 years of age. Surveys included questions on demographics, water sources and storage practices, water and food insecurity, and perceptions of climate change. Among survey participants, a subgroup of 22 mothers took part in focus group interviews to understand their personal experiences and concerns regarding water insecurity and climate change. Most survey respondents (92%) experienced water insecurity. Qualitative findings revealed multiple facets of water insecurity including quantity, quality, and predictability of water. Water insecurity had negative impacts on household sanitation, hygiene, and agricultural production, and thus income generation and food security. Household- and community-level strategies to deal with water insecurity include: (i) revitalization of ancient practices to maintain natural water sources, (ii) water recycling, and (iii) reforestation. Findings in this study highlight the extent of water insecurity and the resulting challenges faced by Indigenous community members within Peru. By understanding the multifaceted experiences of these communities facing the crisis of water insecurity, we can explore solutions and advocate for proactive measures to help Indigenous populations address the growing threat of climate change.</p>

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Water insecurity and climate change: a mixed methods perspective of the lived experiences of Indigenous women facing water insecurity in Maras, Peru

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    2025年11月18日

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  • Nancy Rumaldo,
  • Neha Pondicherry,
  • Karen Ramos,
  • Fiorella Paredes,
  • Milagros Dueñas,
  • Hilda Quispe,
  • Elena Jauregui,
  • Leonid Lecca,
  • Sonya Shin

摘要

Latin America faces a severe health crisis, where over 150 million people lack reliable access to water due to climate change. We conducted a mixed-methods study to understand perspectives and experiences surrounding water security and its relationship to climate change among predominantly Indigenous mothers in Maras, a rural Andean district in the Urubamba Province of Peru. A verbal survey was administered to 100 pregnant women and/or caregivers of children under 11 years of age. Surveys included questions on demographics, water sources and storage practices, water and food insecurity, and perceptions of climate change. Among survey participants, a subgroup of 22 mothers took part in focus group interviews to understand their personal experiences and concerns regarding water insecurity and climate change. Most survey respondents (92%) experienced water insecurity. Qualitative findings revealed multiple facets of water insecurity including quantity, quality, and predictability of water. Water insecurity had negative impacts on household sanitation, hygiene, and agricultural production, and thus income generation and food security. Household- and community-level strategies to deal with water insecurity include: (i) revitalization of ancient practices to maintain natural water sources, (ii) water recycling, and (iii) reforestation. Findings in this study highlight the extent of water insecurity and the resulting challenges faced by Indigenous community members within Peru. By understanding the multifaceted experiences of these communities facing the crisis of water insecurity, we can explore solutions and advocate for proactive measures to help Indigenous populations address the growing threat of climate change.