00:00There are icy glaciers in Kenya and farmers depend on them a lot.
00:04The bad news, 95% of these glaciers are already gone.
00:08Medwater is the main water supply for the entire region,
00:11so local farmers desperately need a solution,
00:14like hand-duck ponds that can collect rainwater and can be used during dry periods.
00:34This is bad for thirsty avocado trees,
00:36yet for long-term improvement, local farmers are focusing on the soil,
00:40planting trees that can retain water for a long time,
00:43or napier grass with roots that reach 4.5 meters deep.
00:47Here, it finds water and by covering large areas,
00:50prevents erosion as well as minerals from being washed away.
00:53They are also planting less thirsty crops,
00:55and now hardy millet as well as fruits and vegetables are in the mix.
00:59It's a matter of survival for local farmers,
01:02since the glaciers will likely be gone by 2030.
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