Storm Hits Model Community Agroecology Project, Exposing Lack of Environmental Policy and Neglect of Favela-Based Climate Solutions in Rio de Janeiro – RioOnWatch

Storm Hits Model Community Agroecology Project, Exposing Lack of Environmental Policy and Neglect of Favela-Based Climate Solutions in Rio de Janeiro – RioOnWatch

Agroecological Providência seen from the João Ricardo Tunnel. Photo: Amanda Baroni Clique aqui para Português The heavy storm that hit Rio de Janeiro on March 12, 2025, caused flooding, fallen trees, and other impacts across Greater Rio. One of the affected areas was the most forested part of Morro da Providência, located above the João Ricardo Tunnel downtown. The storm damaged homes and the Agroecological Providência socio-environmental educat…