Eco-efficiency measurement as an approach to improve the sustainable development of municipalities: A case study in the Midwest of Brazil

Araújo, Rildo Vieira de; Espejo, Robert Armando; Constantino, Michel; Moraes, Paula Martin de; Taveira, José Carlos; Lira, Francisco Sousa; Herrera, Gabriel Paes; Costa, Reginaldo Brito da

doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2021.100652

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“…It is one of the most extensive and complex transition areas in the world, where the rates of rotation of most vegetation are exceptionally high (Oliveira et al, 2017). Therefore, it is necessary that indices of economic, social and environmental efficiency be developed to monitor the use of these biomes and propose more efficient public policies (Araújo et al, 2021).…”

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Amazon Transition - Cerrado: Agricultural Frontier and Sustainability in The State of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Correia,

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Martins

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Objective: The present study aimed to demonstrate the relevance of agribusiness and highlight sustainable development actions in the Amazon-Cerrado transition zone, in the center-north of the state of Mato Grosso, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Theoretical framework: This topic sought to contemplate the aspects of sustainable food production, in a holistic view that minimizes environmental impacts, in order to stimulate sustainable management, efficient use of resources and inputs in the various sustainable economic activities. Method: Theoretical framework on the subject, research based on Web of Science and Google scholar, tabulation of data and elaboration of a table with sustainable initiatives and a map of the location of the Amazon-Cerrado transition zone. Results and conclusion: In parallel to the large-scale agro-export production mode, several initiatives of agroecological production, natural extractivism, integration between forest, crops and livestock were identified in the research using techniques that seek environmental sustainability and sustainable local development in the region of the study. Implications of the research: In line with the environmental theme, the study presents and discusses relevant initiatives in society associating agribusiness and sustainable development. Originality/value: Preparation of an unprecedented map of the municipalities of Mato Grosso that are located in the transition zone of the Amazon - Cerrado biomes and a table with organizations, activities and sustainable actions developed in the transition area and respective associations with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, with a discussion on proactive activities aimed at developing the region in focus.

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confidence: 99%

Amazon Transition - Cerrado: Agricultural Frontier and Sustainability in The State of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Correia,

Santos,

Martins

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“…The literature is rich in research that presents eco-efficiency as an output of more sustainable production [13]. There are examples in literature that have studied cities [15], regions of a country [10,16], or groups of countries [13,14,17,18]. Several approaches were applied in these studies, with DEA being one of the most common [16][17][18].…”

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“…There are examples in literature that have studied cities [15], regions of a country [10,16], or groups of countries [13,14,17,18]. Several approaches were applied in these studies, with DEA being one of the most common [16][17][18].…”

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“…De Araújo et al [16] evaluated eco-efficiency and its determinants in 41 Brazilian municipalities with DEA and Tobit regression between 2014 and 2016. The authors show which reference municipalities (those with the greatest eco-efficiency) support public policymakers (local, national and international).…”

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“…Analyzing the eco-efficiency of countries may not be intuitive. Moreover, several efforts in the literature have shown the different reasons to explore the topic [8,15,16,[18][19][20]. Eco-efficiency can be influenced by characteristics such as the composition of a country's economic activity [14] and environmental factors.…”

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