Extraction and Development in the Context of the Brazilian Amazon

Authors

  • Danielle Wagner Silva Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (UFOPA)
  • Livio Sérgio Claudino Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA)
  • Carlos Douglas Oliveira Rede Brasileira de Pesquisa e Gestão em Desenvolvimento Territorial (RETE)
  • Ana Paula Matei Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
  • Rumi Regina Kubo Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v38i0.44455

Keywords:

extractive activities, natural resources, sustainable development

Abstract

Having as background the debate about the relationship between the use of natural resources, economy and sustainability, the objective of this paper is to discuss the place for extraction in the context of development considering the different perspectives of this activity in the Brazilian Amazon. Based on literature review and secondary data it is contextualized that historically the development strategies designed to Brazil’s Amazon region are guided in extractive activities promoted by the holders of political and economical power and promoted by the state. Currently, it recurs in academic discourses and government spokesmen, social movements and companies, the need to rethink the use of natural resources, adding value to extractive products and enhancing the knowledge of traditional populations. It discusses the recognition of the diversity of populations, ecosystems and ways of managing natural resources, emerging new actors, new products and conflicts. However, in this dispute scenario, the challenge of implementing these principles in terms of strategies for development continues.

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Published

2016-08-31

How to Cite

Silva, D. W., Claudino, L. S., Oliveira, C. D., Matei, A. P., & Kubo, R. R. (2016). Extraction and Development in the Context of the Brazilian Amazon. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 38. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v38i0.44455

Issue

Vol. 38 (2016): Social Inequalities within Natural Protected Areas: An International Perspective - Integrated Management of Littoral Areas: Governance for Ecosystem Services of coasts and oceans

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