Migrations in the Phinaya Peasant Community, Vilcanota Range, Peru
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https://doi.org/10.26848/rbgf.v18.2.p1212-1246Keywords:
Tropical Glaciers, Impact of climate change, Internal migration, Vulnerability, Socio-cryosphereAbstract
The article investigated the occurrence of environmental migrations in the community of Phinaya, Vilcanota mountain range, Peru, in recent decades. The methodology was structured into three stages: first, the mapping of water resources was carried out. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews and field observation were carried out in order to recognize different perceptions about migrations, environmental changes and adaptation strategies. Finally, through the determination and application of criteria to define environmental migration, the hypothesis was verified, that changes in the environment act as forcing factors for the migration of people from Phinaya in the last decades. Mapping was relevant to support the discussions on how the interviewees perceive the environment and its recent changes. The interviewees pointed out that population displacements are a current problem in the community, intensified approximately 10 years ago, with the main cities of destination for migrants being Sicuani, Cusco, Arequipa and Puno. The main drivers of recent migrations cited were: extreme weather conditions, decrease in alpaca production yield, education that does not prepare for rural life and lack of access to means of communication and electricity. Political, economic and/or social issues were also identified as responsible for causing the displacements. Migrations are pointed out as a problem for the community, and related to the discontinuity of the way of life, aging population and loss of the productive capacity of families. Depopulation causes concern for several reasons, mainly because it can mean the start of mining activities and, consequently, an increase in conflicts, violence, impoverishment and environmental degradation.
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