Sustainability of the Origin Indication of Sugar Cane Spirit from Abaíra Microregion, Bahia, Brazil Under the Aegis of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Cleiton Braga Saldanha, Daliane Teixeira Silva, Luís Oscar Silva Martins (), Igor Dantas Fraga and Marcelo Santana Silva
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Cleiton Braga Saldanha: Postgraduate Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for Innovation (PROFNIT), Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Bahia, Salvador 40210-630, Brazil
Daliane Teixeira Silva: Postgraduate Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for Innovation (PROFNIT), Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Bahia, Salvador 40210-630, Brazil
Luís Oscar Silva Martins: Department of Engineering, Center for Energy and Sustainability Technology (CETENS), Federal University of Recôncavo of Bahia (UFRB), Cruz das Almas 44380-000, Brazil
Igor Dantas Fraga: Department of Technical Auditing, Center for Energy and Sustainability Technology (CETENS), Federal University of Recôncavo of Bahia (UFRB), Cruz das Almas 44380-000, Brazil
Marcelo Santana Silva: Postgraduate Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for Innovation (PROFNIT), Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Bahia, Salvador 40210-630, Brazil

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 24, 1-17

Abstract: This study evaluates the economic, social, environmental, and institutional impacts of the Geographical Indication (GI) of the Indication of Origin (IO) type in the Abaíra Microregion, Bahia, Brazil, and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDGs 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16. The research focuses on assessing the long-term sustainability effects of the Abaíra GI on local communities and territories after its recognition in 2014. Using an exploratory, qualitative approach, this study applies the Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact Assessment Methodology for GIs developed by EMBRAPA, along with semi-structured interviews and field visits with local producers and cooperative members. The analysis highlights the importance of post-GI sustainability assessment and identifies significant impacts on local economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental management. The research reveals improvements in product visibility and commercial value, as well as the adoption of sustainable and innovative practices by local cooperatives and producers. Among the key findings are the strengthening of local traditions, enhanced product quality, and increased market access despite challenges such as rural exodus. When compared with Embrapa Grape and Wine’s methodology, this study proposes a comprehensive framework for evaluating other GIs. Additionally, the results show that support from SEBRAE and educational institutions through training and technical assistance has positively impacted territorial conditions, contributing to the broader goals of sustainable development.

Keywords: sugar cane spirit; geographical indication; impact assessment; post-GI assessment; indication of origin; designation of origin (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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