Increasing resilience in rural communities vulnerable to climate change in seven selected locations in the Republic of Cuba
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The project, entitled "Increasing Resilience in Rural Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change in Seven Selected Localities in the Republic of Cuba," is part of the Agro-Forestry Sector Program. Its implementation began in 2023 and is scheduled for completion in 2027. The project is based on three specific objectives: the application of silvicultural techniques to create multifunctional forests, the evaluation of the benefits obtained by producers and their families in the intervention areas, and the increase in knowledge about climate change resilience in rural communities. These actions seek to increase forest cover and the Forest Index, as well as improve crop productivity and the quality of life of communities. In addition, they will provide technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge dissemination so that farmers adopt sustainable production practices. In this way, traditional intensive practices with high carbon emissions will be replaced by alternatives that promote resilience. To implement good agroforestry management practices, two priority areas were selected, encompassing three municipalities in the province of Las Tunas (Jobabo, Amancio, and Colombia) and four in the provinces of Villa Clara and Matanzas (Quemado de Güines, Corralillo, Santo Domingo, and Los Arabos). These areas were chosen for their vulnerability and potential for implementing project strategies. The project is structured into four main modules. The first consists of an agroforestry system with Cedrela odorata (Cedar) intercropped with forest species and agricultural crops, using living perimeter fences. The second module focuses on forest establishment through assisted natural regeneration in areas affected by Dichrostachys cinerea (Marabú). The third module promotes the management of multifunctional forest plantations in areas invaded by marabú, while the fourth encourages the polyculture of fruit trees and agricultural crops of high population demand. These modules operate under sustainable systems and fulfill key functions in the settings where they are implemented. Its purpose is to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable people, households, and ecosystems, which will require changes in the practices of farmers, technicians, and managers involved. The implementation of this project will generate innovative experience in the agricultural and forestry sectors. Its results will contribute to establishing new, more sustainable methodologies and practices, setting a precedent for climate change adaptation in rural communities.
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