In the central highlands of Bolivia, soils primarily used by smallholder livestock farmers are increasingly affected by salinization and erosion. Climate change is accelerating these processes. The lack of adapted pasture management practices has led to a significant decline in vegetation cover. As a result, forage for livestock has become scarce, posing serious challenges for local smallholder farmers and the livelihoods of their families.
This IKI Small Grants project promotes climate-resilient and agroecological practices through a holistic management approach. On 40 hectares of degraded pastureland affected by salinisation, the project works to restore plant cover and increase biodiversity. Native salt-tolerant halophytes are used to provide sustainable forage for the livestock. The project focuses on capacity building for 128 smallholder farmers from local Indigenous communities, with a special support for women empowerment.
