Through the Nossa Floresta Nossa Casa project, in partnership with Forest Trends, PPA and USAID, a collection of books was launched on the value chains of 21 indigenous peoples in 8 ITs that make up the Tupi Mosaic in Brazil, with the aim of developing economic initiatives that promote forest conservation. The books present concepts on indigenous territorial economic governance, challenges and opportunities for market access and specific activities underway in the territory.
Cocoa is mainly known as a raw material for making chocolate, but its use goes far beyond the production of this highly appreciated product. Among global demands, the market for specialty cocoa, as a product distinguished by the better quality of its beans and for coming from a value chain that is fairer in its relations with nature, is of utmost importance to the culture and local economy of extractive communities.
