Winterschool 2026
(in preparation)
- Scope: the “Altiplano Central” (Oruro-Poopo region): work around a peatland
– Water resources and hydroecology (partnership with Catedra UNESCO / C. Molina)
– Geogenic & mining activities: impact on water & ecological quality
– Mining & agriculture (quinoa and potatoes): interconnection & perceptions
– Historical reconstruction (peat record) & ancient societies (Archeology @ Palaspata)
- Main outstanding scientific question: how can we describe/characterize a complex socioecosystem through the observation of a single object (peatland)
- Student selection criteria and grants:
– Followers of the 3 days of online workshop & exchanges
– Cover letter, scope and grade of the student
– Open to the entire Altiplano (but main support for Bolivian students)
– Grants: 2 to 5 grants by LMI + possible grants from INQUA
