POTENTIAL FOR BIOECONOMY DEVELOPMENT IN THE ALTO SOLIMÕES-AMAZONAS-BRAZIL MICROREGION

Abstract

The bioeconomy is a strategic alternative for sustainable development, especially in a scenario of climate change and increased demand for natural resources. The transition to a sustainable bioeconomy requires a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social inclusion, with the participation of various actors. Thus, this work focuses on analyzing the potential for development of the bioeconomy in the microregion of Alto Solimões, located in the State of Amazonas, Brazil. The study aims to identify the opportunities, challenges and existing natural resources that can boost sustainable economic activities, integrated with the conservation of biodiversity and the strengthening of local communities. For this, a qualitative research of exploratory and descriptive nature was developed. It was found that there is low socioeconomic development, but the micro-region has great potential for the bioeconomy due to its rich biodiversity and the traditional knowledge of native peoples, positioning itself as a strategic pole for the future of the bioeconomy in Brazil. However, it faces challenges such as a lack of infrastructure and complex logistics.