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Práticas agroecológicas em franjas urbanas do Sul Global

Victória Pansani Silveira Maia, Sílvia Aparecida Mikami Gonçalves Pina

Periódico Técnico e Científico Cidades Verdes

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This case study analyzed urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) experiences in India (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam) and an agroforestry system in Campinas, Brazil, using literature review, document analysis, and participant observation. The study identified common obstacles to agroecological practices, including land tenure insecurity, real estate pressures, lack of specific public policies, and uneven community engagement. It also highlighted potentialities such as care networks and food resilience, emphasizing the need for institutional support and public policies.