During the monthly meeting of the Articulafito Management Core, we experienced an important moment of dialogue and collective construction.
It was a multisectoral articulation, bringing together institutions of great relevance and commitment to strengthening the carnauba value chain: Fiocruz (Articulafito), the Ministry of Agrarian Development (MDA), GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), SENAR, the Rural Workers’ Union of Campo Maior, the Carnauba Sustainability Institute, Brasil Ceras, as well as producers and extractivists representing the foundation of the chain.
This meeting was also an opportunity to assess the progress achieved and to emphasize that these advances have been possible mainly because producers and extractivists were given a voice and visibility — recognizing their essential role in the sustainability and future of the chain, even as its most vulnerable segment.
Main Collective Achievements So Far:
- Support for the documentation and regularization of rural workers, including the joint effort for the Cadastro da Agricultura Familiar (CAF – Family Farming Registry).
- Availability of an updated list of certified machines for carnauba leaf beating, ensuring greater safety and efficiency.
- Development of proposals to address labor shortages, such as the Solidarity Partnership Model, already submitted to the Labor Prosecutor’s Office (MPT) by the ILO.
- Creation of educational materials and handbooks on public policies and best practices, expanding access to information and strengthening the rights of extractivist workers.
These results reaffirm that transformation happens when we walk together — joining efforts for a carnauba value chain that is increasingly ethical, sustainable, and prosperous for all its actors.
