Impact case study - Carnauba

Environmental and social challenges exist in Northeast Brazil, where the extraction of Carnauba wax takes place, including high rates of deforestation, degradation of local biodiversity, persistent drought, rapid expansion of invasive species, as well as poor working conditions and low pay. These problems are often systemic, with a wide range of factors involved that contribute to the challenges.  

A study was conducted in late 2019 on the socio-economic situation of Carnauba field workers and the biodiversity status in and around the production areas in the two most important production states, Piauí and Ceará. 

• Document type: Case study

• Date: 2021