Sustainability Analysis of the Production of Early Stages of the Atlantic Forest Lambari ( Deuterodon iguape ) in a Public Hatchery at a Rainforest Conservation Area

Dalton Belmudes, Fernanda S. David, Fernando H. Gonçalves and Wagner C. Valenti
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Dalton Belmudes: Aquaculture Center and CNPq, UNESP—São Paulo State University, São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
Fernanda S. David: Aquaculture Center and CNPq, UNESP—São Paulo State University, São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil
Fernando H. Gonçalves: Virginia Seafood Agricultural and Extension Center, SEAMaR, CAIA and CCS, Virginia Tech—Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Wagner C. Valenti: Aquaculture Center and CNPq, UNESP—São Paulo State University, São Paulo 14884-900, Brazil

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 11, 1-12

Abstract: Protected areas have been used worldwide to conserve natural resources. Nevertheless, economic activities to provide income for communities living within and surrounded by conservation areas remain an issue. This study aimed to assess the sustainability of a Deuterodon iguape hatchery, situated within an Atlantic Rainforest Park, to leverage grow-out farming of this small native fish, affording income and food security for local families. We have used a set of indicators of economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The initial investment is about US$ 40,000, which should see a return in ~2 years. The internal rate of return is close to 50%, including the externality costs, which is attractive for both public and private investors. The hatchery generated few direct jobs, but the workforce can be recruited from the community, and the hatchery can enable the establishment of several small grow-out farms, leveraging the development of indirect jobs and self-employment. The system had a low environmental impact, showing a minor release of pollutants, a low risk for biodiversity, and absorption of 18 g of CO 2 equivalent per thousand post-larvae produced, contributing to the struggle against climate change. Therefore, the D. iguape hatchery demonstrates the potential of combining biodiversity conservation and income generation, meeting the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030.

Keywords: sustainability; hatchery; SDG; lambari; conservation unit; rural farm; Deuterodon iguape (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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