New Technology Model for the Cerrado in the Bico do Papagaio, Northern Tocantins
Potencializar as Riquezas do Cerrado em Bico do Papagaio, Tocantins
Potencializar as Riquezas do Cerrado em Bico do Papagaio, Tocantins
Implementation of agroforestry systems and strengthening of existing agroecological experiences in the Bico do Papagaio region (state of Tocantins). An alternative commercialization and fair trade intitiative, with the creation of spaces for generation and dissemination of knowledge on the subject of agroecological practices is planned with the recovery of Cerrdo biodiversity as the main objective. A new technological model, adapted to the region, is sought in an effort to reach environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability. The activities planned include: meetings and workshops for preparation of the local smallholders; development of a business plan for their products, e.g. honey and flour; agroforestry training; information exchange among similar initiatives and successful experiences; dissemination of the activities, results and information.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Alternativa para a Pequena Agricultura no Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 22,727.27
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,812.70
Project Number:
BRA/02/33
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Courses and workshops on the following subjects will prepare the local smallholders for implementation and continuation of the sustainable activities proposed: organization of the production, management and commercialization (30 people), agroecology (80 people), agroecology agents (18 people), qualification management on associativism and cooperativism.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Degraded areas will be recovered, environmental awareness will be reached, cultural identity for the young smallholders will be rescued, agroforestry systems will be implemented, and commercialization of the products will take place. These activities and results, when regarded as a whole, will secure the sustainable livelihoods of the community members involved in this project?s execution.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
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Address
SHCGN CLR Quadra 709 Bloco E Loja 38
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
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