The bioeconomy in practice: lessons from the Amazon

Join us for a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of sustainable development, innovation, and traditional knowledge in the Amazon. Engage with expert panels discussing practical applications, real-world examples and actionable insights related to the bioeconomy. This is a unique opportunity to hear from leaders across diverse fields, all working towards a sustainable future for the Amazon. In partnership with APEX-Brasil.

Keynote speech: Moisés Savian, Secretary for Land Governance, Territorial and Socio-Environmental Development at the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture.

Panel 1: Initiatives on the bioeconomy (2:20 to 3:10)

· François Guislan-Morillon, Veja

· Emiliano Ramalho, Instituto Mamirauá

· Thais Santos, Madame Brésil

· Braulina Baniwa, National Network of Indigenous Women

Moderated by: Alexandre Goulart, Povos da Floresta

Panel 2 -The role of knowledge creation and traditional knowledge (3:10 to 4:20)

· Maria Augusta Arruda, National Lab for Biosciences (LNBio)

· Ima Vieira, Museu Emilio Goeldi

· Danilo Araújo Fernandes, Federal University of Pará

· Adevaldo Dias, National Council of Traditional Extractivist Populations (CNS)

Moderated by: Cristiane Fontes, Krika, Executive-Director WRI Brasil

Coffee-break

Panel 3 - Ecossystems to support the bioeconomy (4:40 to 5:50)

· Paulo Reis - ASSOBIO - Association of Amazonian Sociobioeconomy businesses

· Yannick Chambon, SolidarMonde

· Janice Maciel, Fundação Certi

Moderated by: Fernanda Garavini, National Development Bank (BNDES)

Reception

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ambassade du Brésil, 34 Cours Albert 1er, Paris, France