Amazonian BioTechQuilombo - Amazonian Biodiversity, Technology Assessment and Knowledge Exchange with Quilombos
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Funded by Natural Environment Research Council.
Collaboration with Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM), ETH Zurich, Federal University of Roraima, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA), Sao Paulo State University (Universidade Estadual Paulista) and University of Manchester.
This project will collaborate with Quilombola communities to analyse biodiversity data gaps in Amazonian conservation areas. The researchers will use traditional knowledge of the local communities to identify key animal and plant species crucial to the lifestyle of the Quilombos and evaluate their role in ecosystem preservation amid socio-ecological challenges.
The project will employ traditional methods and modern technologies like DNA barcoding, eDNA and remote sensing to comprehensively record biota and landscape features.
Quilombola communities will be involved throughout the research process with the aim of developing automated systems for community-based biodiversity measurement to:
promote conservation strengthen relationships empower communities enhance research capabilities
Total award value £19,186.17