Abstract

The Amazon region, one of the world's richest biodiversity reserves, faces structural challenges in achieving gender equity within its emerging bioeconomy. The 'Amazon Women Seal' (Selo Amazônia Mulher) is an innovative research-based policy initiative designed to recognize, certify, and promote women-led sustainable enterprises and community actions that contribute to local and regional economic transformation. Coordinated by the GECTAM Research Group and funded by the Pará State Research Support Foundation (FAPESPA), this pioneering initiative bridges scientific knowledge and traditional wisdom to address gender disparities in environmental entrepreneurship.

Structured as a multidimensional program, the seal integrates scientific indicators, social innovation mechanisms, and institutional partnerships to build a robust framework for recognizing women’s contributions to biodiversity conservation, sustainable production systems, and climate action. With its strategic alignment to the State Bioeconomy Plan (PlanBio) and the thematic goals of COP30, the project has mapped and empowered hundreds of women across diverse Amazonian biogeographic regions. Activities include the development of a digital platform, community mobilization, knowledge transfer workshops, and the construction of a transparent certification protocol based on socio-environmental criteria.

This presentation will showcase the methodologies, achievements, and governance model adopted by the project. It will highlight measurable impacts on economic independence, social recognition, and political engagement of women in sustainable value chains. By advancing regional equity and innovation, the 'Amazon Women Seal' represents a replicable model for other biodiverse regions globally, offering pathways toward more inclusive, resilient, and climate-aligned development strategies.