The project will start a mapping of local populations that keep the Cerrado standing in the states of Goiás, Tocantins, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso. Emphasis will be put on social diversity, lifestyles, relationship with natural resources, particularly water and biodiversity, social-environmental conflicts and challenges faced. The purpose is to show that the Cerrado has a wide diversity of environments, as well as a wide social, cultural and lifestyle diversity, and that conservation of the biome depends largely on the local populations. Public discussion on the importance of these populations will help strengthen their identity and shine light on the problems they face.