Graduating Country

Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Introduction

The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, which has benefitted economically from the growth of its large agricultural sector, is now working towards increasing the added value of its agricultural commodities while reducing the environmental and social challenges associated with this growth, such as poor working conditions and uneven income distribution. To tackle these challenges, Mato Grosso is promoting new economic activities, technologies, and efforts to rehabilitate its natural resource base. Brazil joined PAGE in 2016 and is now a Graduating Country.

Sustainable Development

These activities contribute to the achievement of SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 4 (Quality Education), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).

PAGE Milestones

2023
PAGE Mato Grosso is running a Green Recovery training.
2022
Mato Grosso’s State Secretariat of Planning developed a framework and strategy for planning, implementing, and measuring achievements under the 2030 Agenda – with PAGE support.

PAGE produced a study on how to support micro and small producers and family businesses related to innovation, machinery, logistics, energy use, and investments in cleaner, more efficient technology.

PAGE Mato Grosso-Brazil has launched its a website in Portuguese and a series of print and audiovisual campaign materials to promote the results of the initiative in the country and raise public awareness.
2021
Four training workshops for public servants on sustainable tourism guidelines

Coaching for twelve companies on sustainable tourism guidelines

Standards for smart and sustainable construction and building renovation completed
2020
Two workshops on the State Government Integrated Family Farming System held

Four workshops held in the Municipality of Salto do Céu to guide preparation and implementation of the Participatory Master Plan for Municipal Development

Salto do Céu Participatory Master Plan for Municipal Development adopted

Assessment of Green Economy Learning Needs for Mato Grosso Training Institutions completed

Sustainable Management Plan for the Historic Center of Cuiabá developed

Diagnostic of Socio-economic, Productive and Environmental Factors of the Vale do Mangaval Rural Settlement in Cáceres-MT completed

Opportunities for Employment and Income Generation based on projections of an input/output table of the economic profile of Mato Grosso completed

Training workshop for the private sector on sustainable tourism guidelines
2019
Operational guidelines on electronic tools for monitoring family agriculture completed

Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan finalised

Guidelines for the standardisation and certification of Sustainable Tourism Products finalised

Cultural heritage and urban analysis of the Historic Centre of the city of Cuiabá completed

Methodology and Guidelines for the Implementation of the Participative Municipal Development Master Plans finalised
2018
Logical framework finalised in collaboration with government, academia and private sector

Participatory Municipal Development Master Plans developed
2017
Green economy stocktaking study conducted
2016
PAGE support to Mato Grosso starts in the context of the State’s PCI Strategy

State Steering Committee established (reconfigured in 2019 following restructuring of state government)

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Learn about the objectives and results achieved

In 2016, Mato Grosso embarked on the transition to the inclusive green economy (IGE) in line with the “Produce, Conserve, Include Strategy”, promoted by the State Government in partnership with civil society and international cooperation.

Since then, it has been implementing a series of sustainable initiatives within the framework of the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE).

PAGE Mato Grosso-Brazil has launched its a website in Portuguese and a series of print and audiovisual campaign materials to promote the results of the initiative in the country and raise public awareness.