EJ4Climate Project

Ecosystem and Milpa-Based Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Program in Cardonal, in the state of Hidalgo

Organization: Magueyal, Sujeto y Comunidad, A.C.
This organization focuses on strengthening self-management and development capacities in Indigenous and farming communities; promoting among the population the prevention of water, air and soil pollution; and encouraging environmental protection as well as the preservation and restoration of ecological balance.

Location: Cardonal, in the state of Hidalgo
Communities benefiting directly from the project: Cieneguillita, Los Fresnos, Cieneguilla, El Moxthe, La Mesa, Arenalito, San Miguel Tlazintla, El Molino, Durango Daboxtha, San Andrés Daboxtha and Pozuelos. We will also share our experiences with communities in the municipalities of Chilcuautla, Tasquillo and Zimapán, and in the state of Hidalgo.

Country: Mexico

Other Organizations Involved:

Grupo Autónomo de Investigación Ambiental, A.C. (GAIA) – Providing support with economic resources and technical training in climate change adaptation activities, with a territorial approach.

Gustavo Viniegra González, professor emeritus at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana – Providing support in knowledge management through work on the “Knowledge and Tools to Use Natural Resources” (Saberes y herramientas para el aprovechamiento de los recursos naturales) project.

Universidad Tecnológica del Valle del Mezquital – Advisory support and local product transformation training, as well as research into maguey, nopal and climate-resilient plants.