A governança fundiária e ambiental e os possíveis impactos na segurança alimentar: um estudo de caso no Assentamento Manga Açudinho, Capistrano/CE

Abstract

Land and environmental governance plays a central role in sustainable rural development, especially in regions characterized by socioeconomic and environmental vulnerabilities, such as rural settlements. This study aimed to assess the possible impacts of land and environmental governance on food security in the Manga Açudinho Settlement, located in Serra de Baturité, Ceará. The study highlights that land governance involves significant challenges, such as unequal access to l and, conflicts between settlers and aggregates, and direct impacts on food security. In the settlement studied, these problems are evidenced by high population density, scarcity of resources, and unequal management of productive areas. In addition, environ mental governance is explored as a tool for preserving natural resources and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices, which are essential for food security. A qualitative approach based on exploratory and normative methods was used, based on the Brazil ian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA), adapted to the local context. Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires based on the 14 items of the EBIA, categorizing households according to food security levels (food security, mild, moderate, or severe food insecurity). In addition, socioeconomic and environmental factors that may directly influence access to food and the management of land and natural resources were analyzed. The results include the identification of patterns of food insecurity a nd their relationship with land and environmental governance in the settlements. The research aims to contribute to the formulation of public policies that integrate sustainable governance practices, promote equity in access to land, and strengthen food se curity for vulnerable populations. This study is aligned with global sustainable development goals and seeks to provide practical support for improving the living conditions of rural families in Ceará.