REGION - Amazterra

THE REGION

Extraordinary Potential, Persistent Challenges

The municipalities of Codajás and Anori possess significant agricultural and natural resources, particularly in the production of açaí and other Amazonian fruits.
The region is home to approximately 42,000–50,000 people and thousands of farming families.
The Challenge Today

1
Harvest
Smallholder farmers harvest açaí.
2
Transport
Long river journeys transport fruit to market.
3
Quality Loss
Heat and time reduce fruit quality.
4
Limited Buyers
Few local buyers influence market prices.
5
Economic Leakage
Less income remains within local communities.
6
Fossil Fuel Dependence
Processing and infrastructure rely heavily on diesel fuel.
7
Environmental Pressure
Economic pressure contributes to forest degradation.
The Result
Thousands of farming families produce some of the Amazon's most valuable fruits, yet much of the economic value leaves the region before benefiting local communities.

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THE REGION