Agroecological ecosystems resilient to climate change as an adaptation measure to achieve socio -economic and sustainable food systems that guarantee food security in the province of Tungurahua

Climate change resilience is based on the ability of people, communities and ecosystems to face and recover from extreme climatic events. Agroecological agriculture is presented as an alternative to generate resilience in food production in Andean areas. FAO (2019) determines that agricultural farms based on diversified agroecological systems are more resilient than traditional monoculture farms, thanks to the functional balance they reach. The present project aims to analyze the agroecological practices of family and peasant agriculture within agroecosystems that facilitate resilience and adaptation to climate change in three cantons of the province of Tungurahua: Píllaro, Tisaleo and Mocha, located between 2700 meters above sea level and 3200 meters above sea level. The research will be based on a participatory approach that involves peasant communities, local actors and other key actors, focusing on the analysis of agroecological practices implemented and the composition of ecosystems to determine their impact on resilience and adaptation to climate change.

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