INDIGENOUS BIOECONOMY AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR TERRITORIAL SELF-MANAGEMENT 0 0

LOCAL IMPACT ON THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF PRODUCTS FROM THE SATERÉ-MAWÉ PRODUCERS’ CONSORTIUM (CPSM)

Abstract

This research analyzes the Indigenous bioeconomy as an alternative for territorial self-management and sustainable development of the Sateré-Mawé people. The study focuses on the Consortium of Sateré-Mawé Producers (CPSM), an organization that seeks to add value to local culture and promote economic self-sufficiency in harmony with biodiversity. The objective is to investigate how the commercialization of guaraná and other native products impacts autonomy and environmental preservation in the Andirá-Marau Indigenous Territory. The methodology adopts a qualitative and participatory approach, employing ethnographic techniques, interviews, and observation conducted with CPSM members. The results indicate that the Indigenous bioeconomy strengthens territorial management and improves quality of life in the villages, despite the scarcity of specific public policies for the sector. It is concluded that the model adopted by the Sateré-Mawé promotes collective well-being by integrating ancestral ethnoknowledge with global market demands to ensure territorial sovereignty.