'Our strength is like roots': agroecology in the Caatinga

Productive backyards cultivated by women guarantee water, food, and dignity in the face of semi-arid conditions. In the semi-arid region of Pernambuco, peasant women have transformed the local reality through agroecological practices that combine environmental conservation with economic empowerment. In the Quilombola community of Feijão

Videos teach family farmers about sustainable cotton production.

Soil preparation, planting, management, and harvesting are the topics covered in this series, which highlights the successful experience of 46 families in Minas Gerais. Four short videos of less than five minutes teach family farmers about proper crop production.

Sustainable cotton harvesting begins in northwestern Minas Gerais.

PPP-ECOS projects contribute to family farmers and transform Cerrado landscapes into agroecological production areas; consortia guarantee food security for producers. 46 family farmers supported by PPP-ECOS begin harvesting sustainable cotton in the northwest of [location missing].

Sustainability and income generation in Northwest Minas Gerais

Have you ever considered an initiative that contributes to the quality of life of farming families while providing more sustainable products for society? That is the Sustainable Cotton in the Cerrado Project, developed within the strategy to promote...

Hands of an indigenous woman holding a Pequi fruit.

Who protects our environment?

For generations, traditional peoples and communities, as well as family farmers, have linked sustainable practices to environmental conservation, which can be crucial for overcoming crises, such as the one generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples include protecting water sources, planting trees, and cultivating without pesticides.

Sustainable production and the fight against Covid-19

Sustainable production, practiced by many traditional peoples and communities and family farmers, is a strong ally in overcoming crises such as the one brought on by the Coronavirus in Brazil. This type of production has the capacity to meet the food demands of the entire country.

ISPN promotes workshop for projects supported by PPP-ECOS in Maranhão.

Around 80 people, including technicians and members of organizations and associations, will be meeting until Friday (14) in Imperatriz (MA), representing 20 projects selected by ISPN within the strategy for the promotion of Productive Eco-social Landscapes (PPP-ECOS). In total, there will be