The Importance of Amazonian Home Gardens as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

 The Importance of Amazonian Home Gardens as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

In the Amazon, home gardens, or "quintales," are more than just family farming spaces. They are vital for climate resilience and health. With extreme droughts, fluctuating river levels, and airborne epidemics, these gardens serve as multifunctional adaptation tools.

Home gardens ensure food security through their biodiversity—fruit trees, medicinal plants, and native species. They also reduce carbon footprints by capturing carbon and cooling the environment through natural shading, which improves air quality and reduces heat. During epidemics, they provide safe outdoor spaces for families, minimizing exposure.

Water access is crucial, and artesian wells in these gardens help secure potable water. Composting organic waste improves soil quality and enhances the resilience of the crops.

Our projects, like Cantinho das Frutas and Kit Sanação, focus on promoting these practices to enhance climate adaptation and community health, ensuring families can thrive amidst environmental and health challenges.

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