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Argentinian Agriculture Series
Completed during a three-week intensive with Región Austral—Ecologies in Transition: Cartography and Narrative for a Territory in Transformation—this project investigates the geopolitical and ecological consequences of disrupted waterways across Latin America. Through mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization, my research traced how upstream damming along the Paraná River in Brazil interrupts nutrient flows critical to downstream ecosystems. The work highlights a transboundary imbalance: while Brazil benefits from hydroelectric infrastructure, neighboring countries experience declining soil fertility and increased dependency on synthetic fertilizers.
Skills
Critical mapping and geospatial analysis of ecological and political systems
Data visualization to communicate complex regional interdependencies
Environmental research bridging hydrology, agriculture, and geopolitics
Spatial storytelling through multi-scalar cartographic narratives
Assessment of sustainable food system transitions and local adaptation strategies
The second phase of the project visualizes this regional inequity, revealing that the GDP gained from agricultural exports across South America is effectively offset by the rising costs of fertilizer inputs needed to compensate for nutrient-depleted soils. The final map zooms into a key agricultural corridor in Argentina—where the Paraná River terminates and a network of historically productive towns form the backbone of Buenos Aires’ food system. Here, I documented emerging models of sustainable production and community-driven adaptation, illustrating how localized innovation is reshaping social and agricultural practices in response to systemic ecological stress.
