Environmental Sciences and Ecology: Current Research
[ ISSN : 2833-0811 ]
Cooperativism and Bioeconomy in the Amazon
Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Eastern Amazon), Belém, Pará (PA), Brazil Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil.
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This article analyzes rural cooperativism as an organizational model for an inclusive bioeconomy in the Amazon, articulating environmental conservation, income generation, and community strengthening. The research adopts a quantitative and qualitative approach, applying the Ambitec-Bioecoop module to 13 cooperatives in the state of Amazonas that work with sociobiodiversity products, complemented by interviews, field observations, and analysis of management data. The results indicate positive ecological impacts, such as the recovery of degraded areas, the expansion of agroforestry systems, and biodiversity conservation, as well as relevant socioeconomic effects, including increased and diversified income, food security, and the strengthening of social capital. Nevertheless, challenges remain regarding infrastructure, technology, and innovation, which highlights that the consolidation of these initiatives depends on institutional strengthening, public policies, and continuous technical assistance.
