The project seeks to generate technical and scientific knowledge to support public policies, socio-environmental projects, and development strategies in communities located along the Carajás Railroad in southeastern Pará.
The aim is to identify the main factors that drive or limit local development, map the existing socio-economic structure, and assess the potential for resilient economic activities, especially those associated with socio-bioeconomics. Based on the analysis of secondary data and interviews with local actors, the study aims to understand the entrepreneurship profile of these communities and identify business opportunities that can be strengthened or introduced based on the territory’s potential.
The study region covers municipalities in the Carajás Corridor, such as Parauapebas, Canaã dos Carajás, and Curionópolis, which concentrate Vale’s main mining projects in Pará. These municipalities are part of the Carajás Mineral Province, one of the richest in mineral resources in the country, but which still has poor social indicators and low economic diversification. The transition from mining to more automated models has significantly reduced the demand for direct labor, accentuating the need for more inclusive and labor-intensive economic alternatives.
In this context, the bioeconomy has emerged as a promising avenue for sustainable development. The research is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDGs 1, 2, 13, 14, and 15, which deal with poverty eradication, food security, combating climate change, and conserving terrestrial and aquatic life.