In Andean territories, according to the Sumak Kawsay, there are specific forms of planning relating humans to biophysical and spiritual beings. The research analyzed the incorporation of the Andean worldview in the wise upbringing of water, harmonizing the dimensions of the Chakana. Irrigators from the CODEMIA-CPM organization were studied, carrying out 8 workshops with 80 leaders, 5 focus groups and participatory observations. The relationship of 4 dimensions of the Chakana and their articulation in community irrigation management planning was identified. To harmonize the territory, a reflection is carried out on who we were, who we are, who we want to be and how we can be, directing policies, programs and projects that contribute to the fulfillment of the organization’s dream. Andean communities, from their cosmovision, can carry out planning considering the family, community, chakra and geo-biodiversity dimensions, incorporating local principles and values that maintain their identity in irrigated territories.

Water scarcity poses a critical constraint to sustainable agriculture, particularly in small-scale systems that rely on traditional irrigation methods. Although organic matter (OM) is known to enhance soil structure and water-holding capacity, quantitative evidence regarding optimal OM levels and their interaction with microbial activity in agroecological contexts remains limited. This study evaluates the effect of different OM contents (2.37%, 3.42%, 5.55%, 7.89%, and 9.43%) on infiltration, moisture retention, and microbiological dynamics in 129 agroecological plots located in the northern highlands of Ecuador. Field and laboratory assessments revealed that intermediate OM levels (between 3.42% and 5.55%) optimize available water retention (up to 14.78%) and stabilize infiltration. In contrast, excessive OM levels (>7.9%) decrease retention efficiency and increase leaching risk. Microbial activity showed a positive correlation with OM up to a certain threshold, beyond which fungal and yeast activity declined under field conditions. The results underscore the importance of managing OM within an optimal functional range to improve irrigation efficiency, enhance microbial resilience, and support water sustainability in agroecological production systems.