Abstract
The importance of the bioeconomy in the global context has become increasingly evident and relevant in recent years. Due to Brazil’s abundant environmental resource endowments in the form of forests and biodiversity, this concept has gained evermore importance. This chapter contextualizes the bioeconomy in Brazil, showing its significance, the state of its current development, and the future challenges for the country to realize its natural potential. Special attention is dedicated to the bioeconomy in the Amazon, as this is the region with the greatest potential, and where the greatest challenges persist.
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Pharmacopeia is an authoritative book containing a list and description of drugs and medicines together with the standards established under the law for their production, dispensation, use, etc.
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The Amazônia 2030 project is an initiative by Brazilian researchers to develop a sustainable development plan for the Brazilian Amazon. Their goal is for the region to be able to reach a higher level of economic and human development and to achieve the sustainable use of natural resources in 2030. For more information, see: https://amazonia2030.org.br/
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The Legal Amazon corresponds to the area under the responsibility of the Superintendence of the Amazon Development (SUDAM) established by law.
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König, C.C., Pinsky, V.C. (2023). Bioeconomy: Brazilian Potential and Challenges. In: Søndergaard, N., de Sá, C.D., Barros-Platiau, A.F. (eds) Sustainability Challenges of Brazilian Agriculture. Environment & Policy, vol 64. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29853-0_14
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