Localized production using Geographical Indications in the Amazon: The ecological stakes related to producing the cassava flour of Cruzeiro do Sul

Localized production using Geographical Indications in the Amazon: The ecological stakes related to producing the cassava flour of Cruzeiro do Sul The valorisation of local products using geographical indications is a relatively recent development in Brazil. The 'cassava flour' of Cruzeiro do Sul (Upper Jurua, Acre) is likely to receive this sign of quality. It remains to be seen whether a GI (Geographical Indication) can assure the continuity of this Amazonian product that involves elements both of ecological and cultural origin. It is a hybrid product, resulting from Northeast Brazilian know-how and Western Amazonian cassava varieties. Because of its particular organoleptic qualities, it has gained a national reputation. However, its commercial development is based on the extension of cultivated areas taking over forest areas. Public policies do not integrate environmental and cultural dimensions of this production but rather focus their action on sanitary standards, homogeneity of the product and visibility of its packaging. Finally, this case highlights the difficulties in applying the geographical indications system to a heterogeneous social and ecological context.211253

Basketry of South America

The meaning of the word basketry includes the skill of making baskets, the making techniques, and the group of finished objects. These objects were made from raw vegetable materials, sometimes without previous preparation process. Baskets are often made with the hands. Basketry fulfilled several needs, including plateaux, spheres, and roofs. However, there are only a few remains of these because they were made from perishable materials.Fil: Perez, Cecilia Beatriz. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras; ArgentinaFil: Lopez Campeny, Sara Maria Luisa. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Estudios Sociales. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Estudios Sociales; ArgentinaFil: Lessa Costa, Rodrigo. Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco; Brasi