Green Growth and Agriculture in Brazil

Author(s)

Souza Piao, Roberta ^[1] ; Silva, Vivian Lara ^[2] ; Navarro del Aguila, Irene ^[3] ; de Burgos Jimenez, Jeronimo ^[3]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Prod Engn, BR-05508010 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Food Engn, BR-05508010 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[3] Univ Almeria, Dept Econ & Business, Almeria 04120 - Spain

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: SUSTAINABILITY; v. 13, n. 3 FEB 2021.
• Web of Science Citations: 0

Abstract

This paper addresses Green Growth and Agriculture in Brazil, analysing the National Plan for Low Carbon Emission in Agriculture (ABC Plan). The main focus is to detail the structure and actions proposed and implemented by the ABC Plan, and also to identify its economic, environmental and social effects. Using a qualitative research approach, desk research was conducted through reports, newspaper articles, and official documents from the Brazilian government and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA). The outcomes indicated that the ABC Plan did not address the main components of the literature on green growth policies, such as proper training of human resources in sustainable agricultural techniques, and access to financial support for promoting the implementation of sustainable agriculture systems. The lack of participation of local institutions in the creation and implementation of the ABC Plan is also pointed out. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/21292-6 - Circular economy and social inclusion
• Grantee: Roberta de Castro Souza
• Support type: Regular Research Grants