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Chinampas

Chinampas are plots of land that float on shallow water. They were constructed artificially and are intended to provide the vegetables needed for local consumption. They are built by piling up earth and gravel on the water to create a wet surface where crops will later be planted.

Chinampas are plots of land that float on shallow water. They were constructed artificially and are intended to provide the vegetables needed for local consumption. They are built by piling up earth and gravel on the water to create a wet surface where crops will later be planted.

Estimated value:

Conservation of water and soil quality

Expected environmental impact:

Rural

Sector:

Efficiency (%):

N.A

Energy used:

300 - 600

Precipitation (mm):

2, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 15

SDGs impacted:

Water use efficiency

Main theme:

300 - 600

Precipitation:

North

Region:

Application difficulty:

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