Innovative Environmental Management and Alternative Agri-Food Chains: Analysis of the Autonomy of Agroecological Agroforestry Systems in the Vale do Ribeira Region (São Paulo - Brazil)

• Grant number: 24/11030-2
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: January 01, 2025
• End date: December 31, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Humanities - Geography - Human Geography
• Principal Investigator: Samuel Frederico
• Grantee: Samuel Frederico
• Principal researcher abroad: Jan Bogaert
• Institution abroad: Université De Liège, Campus De Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Belgium
• Host Institution: Instituto de Geociências e Ciências Exatas (IGCE). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Rio Claro. Rio Claro , SP, Brazil
• Associated researchers: Dayana Almeida ; Marina Castro de Almeida
• Associated research grant: 23/07352-1 - Agricultural frontier, green grabbing and land control in the Cerrados of Piauí, AP.R

Abstract

Despite increasing productivity, hegemonic capitalist agriculture has caused environmental, social, and economic problems, driving the search for agroecological alternatives. Agroforestry systems stand out by enhancing biodiversity in food production through specific techniques and innovative environmental management. This project aims to analyze whether agroforestry systems linked to Cooperafloresta in the Vale do Ribeira (São Paulo, Brazil) promote the autonomy of agroecosystems. Using the Lume and Mesmis methodologies, which involve analyzing the functioning of agroecosystems and participatory approaches, the study includes literature review and fieldwork. The expected outcomes include substantiating arguments, proposals, and calibrating public policies to implement innovative forms of environmental management and governance of agro-food chains. (AU)