El Jardín Botánico Como Fortalecimiento de la Autonomía Alimentaria Desde las Semillas Tradicionales en la Vereda el Broche, Resguardo Indígena de Munchiquique los Tigres.

Abstract

This article addresses the project "Strengthening Food Security from Traditional Seeds", implemented in the village of El Broche, within the Indigenous Reservation of Munchique Los Tigres, Colombia. This project arises in the face of the growing threat posed by the loss of ancestral knowledge and the decrease in the use of native seeds, challenges that compromise food security and the sovereignty of the NASA community. The research is based on a Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, which promotes the active inclusion of community members in all phases of the process. Through participatory diagnostics, workshops and the implementation of a botanical garden, it seeks to revitalize the use of traditional seeds and promote sustainable agroecological practices. The activities are aimed at facilitating the transmission of knowledge between generations, ensuring that knowledge about the selection, storage and sowing of these seeds is shared and preserved. Preliminary results indicate an increase in the interest of new generations in agroecological practices and a positive perception of the botanical garden as a resource to strengthen cultural identity and community well-being. This project not only contributes to the conservation of biodiversity, but also enhances food autonomy and the resilience of the community in the face of contemporary challenges.