Urban Agriculture Promotes Sustainable Community Gardens With Embrapa Technologies, Enhancing Food Security in Brazilian Cities

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Published on 12/11/2025 at 07:45

A agricultura urbana vem ganhando espaço como uma alternativa essencial para garantir segurança alimentar, sustentabilidade e adaptação climática nas cidades brasileiras (Foto: Jefferson Christofoletti/Embrapa)

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In Discussion at AgriZone, Experts Presented Innovative Initiatives in Urban Agriculture That Combine Sanitation, Food Security, and Embrapa Technologies to Strengthen Sustainable Production in Cities

Urban agriculture has been gaining ground as an essential alternative to ensure food security, sustainability, and climate adaptation in Brazilian cities, according to a news article published.

During the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), held in Belém (PA), the panel held at the AgriTalks Arena of AgriZone, a space of Embrapa dedicated to sustainable agriculture, highlighted inspiring experiences that combine social technology, public policies, and community engagement.

The event took place on the afternoon of last Monday, the 10th, bringing together researchers, public managers, and representatives of reference projects in the country.

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Food Production in Cities with Sustainable Technologies from Embrapa

Another highlight of the panel was the Sisteminha Embrapa, a set of integrated technologies that allows for food production in cities in an autonomous and sustainable manner.

According to researcher Guilhermina Cayres of Embrapa Cocais (MA), the system was developed to serve families of up to five people, ensuring nutritional balance with low environmental impact.

The model consists of five modules: fish tank, egg-laying chickens, composting, worm farming, and vegetable cultivation, and can be adapted to local habits.

Each unit occupies a minimum area of 100 m², allowing its application in both backyards and idle urban land.

In partnership with the MDS, 300 new implementations are planned across the country, with the training of social organizations to accompany the process.

According to Guilhermina, the goal is to achieve food sovereignty and promote autonomy through sustainable technologies from Embrapa.

Basic Sanitation and Urban Agriculture: A Partnership for Resilient Cities

The project Urban Agriculture with Basic Sanitation presented an innovative approach by integrating basic sanitation and agriculture.

Researcher Wilson Tadeu from Embrapa Instrumentation (SP) explained that the focus is on simplicity and community self-management.

Among the project’s pillars are the reuse of treated effluents through the Biodigester Septic Tank, soil fertilization, and the encouragement of healthy food production on a local scale.

The initiative will initially be implemented in Biguaçu, in the metropolitan area of Florianópolis (SC), with the aim of serving as a replicable reference throughout Brazil.

The proposal aims to demonstrate how accessible technologies can be applied in the daily routines of communities, reinforcing the connection between sanitation, the environment, and food security.

During the panel, Kelliane Fuscaldi emphasized that cities consume about 80% of the food produced and that urban agriculture plays a crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition to bringing production and consumption closer, it reduces waste and contributes to meeting the climate goals outlined in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The secretary also highlighted that, with the publication of the law of the National Policy on Urban and Periurban Agriculture in 2024 and the update of the National Program in 2023, Brazil strengthens its legal framework to promote more sustainable and socially just cities, connecting food, the environment, and citizenship.

Urban Agriculture Promotes Sustainable Community Gardens With Embrapa Technologies, Enhancing Food Security in Brazilian Cities

In Discussion at AgriZone, Experts Presented Innovative Initiatives in Urban Agriculture That Combine Sanitation, Food Security, and Embrapa Technologies to Strengthen Sustainable Production in Cities

Food Production in Cities with Sustainable Technologies from Embrapa

Basic Sanitation and Urban Agriculture: A Partnership for Resilient Cities

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Urban Agriculture Promotes Sustainable Community Gardens With Embrapa Technologies, Enhancing Food Security in Brazilian Cities

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