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Brazil's Caatinga Reserve: Water Security and Carbon Reduction

1/29/2026

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The Caatinga Association, based in Ceará, Brazil, manages Serra das Almas Natural Reserve, a 6,285-hectare site for climate adaptation.
It stores 4.78 billion liters of water annually, supporting water security.
From 2015 to 2022, the Caatinga biome removed about 40% of Brazil's atmospheric carbon.
Local residents, including Maria do Desterro, gain livelihoods through seed collection and sustainable practices.
The association promotes coexistence with nature through rainwater harvesting cisterns, boosting resilience.

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Story summary

The Caatinga Association, based in Ceará, Brazil, manages Serra das Almas Natural Reserve, a 6,285-hectare site for climate adaptation.
It stores 4.78 billion liters of water annually, supporting water security.
From 2015 to 2022, the Caatinga biome removed about 40% of Brazil's atmospheric carbon.
Local residents, including Maria do Desterro, gain livelihoods through seed collection and sustainable practices.
The association promotes coexistence with nature through rainwater harvesting cisterns, boosting resilience.