Rice plants are very water-intensive. If water becomes scarce, the cultivation of Madagascar's most important foodstuff is at risk.
In Madagascar, the description of a meal always begins with the word "rice". No wonder, as rice is the most important staple food for the people there. However, rice requires large quantities of water to grow - a precious commodity that is becoming increasingly scarce in many places. As huge water reservoirs, forests play a crucial role here, as they form groundwater and ensure the supply of clean water - including the baobabs (baobabs) typical of Madagascar.
If the forests are destroyed, for example through slash-and-burn, the timber trade or the production of charcoal, this natural cycle collapses. This poses an existential threat to the Malagasy population, for whose food rice is indispensable - their livelihood is disappearing. This is why humedica is supporting those affected in Madagascar by distributing food.
This cycle makes one thing clear: protecting the world's forests is far more than just nature conservation - it ensures food security and survival.