Apicultura
Apicultura

beekeeping

In the Gran Chaco, beekeeping has a history that spans from the extractive practices of indigenous communities for consumption, beverage formulation, medicinal use, among other purposes. In recent decades, there has been a significant development and expansion of this activity driven by the ecological possibility of producing a healthy, rich, and natural sweetener in an environment with unique characteristics. In this new context, the development of beekeeping incorporates modern principles, becoming a significant income generator for communities. Family beekeeping enterprises have emerged, selling their products in local markets as well as nationally and, in some cases, internationally, depending on the level of organization they have achieved.

Objectives

How do we do it?

Within the framework of the strategic alliance with El Futuro Está En El Monte, our focus is on strengthening producer associations, developing projects, facilitating access to credit, providing access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for business scaling, and promoting adaptation to climate change.

We propose a resilient beekeeping approach by combining Ecosystem-based Adaptation with Community-based Adaptation (ABC). This involves valuing the knowledge, wisdom, and experience that local communities have acquired to address climate-related challenges.

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Impact

The scope of work in numbers

Application developed for climate change adaptation in the beekeeping system
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Strengthening of 8 beekeeper associations
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Achievement of 3 new legal entities
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Training of 30 beekeepers in project development with funded initiatives
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Establishment of 2 connectivity and remote economy centers led by beekeepers from Coopsol
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Projects

The tools of each program

EXPERIENCES, REFLECTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

Systematizations documented in publications

Participación de las mujeres en las cadenas productivas del Gran Chaco Argentino

Análisis de las barreras, potencialidades y recomendaciones para el desarrollo de ecosistemas productivos, con la digitalización como estrategia transversal para contribuir al impulso de los territorios.

Haciendo escuela en el Gran Chaco argentino

Una reflexión de Fabiana Menna sobre la educación de los pueblos indígenas y la experiencia de Fundación Gran Chaco. El reto de impulsar un sistema educativo que valorice la diversidad cultural, cree oportunidades de trabajo y potencie la diversidad de voces.

Conocimientos indígenas y locales. Evaluaciones de la biodiversidad

Plataforma Intergubernamental Científico-Normativa sobre la Diversidad Biológica y los servicios de los ecosistemas y el Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica. Un trabajo realizado en conjunto con la UNESCO

Manual de orientación profesional en experiencias asociativas

El presente documento surge de la articulación entre La Fundación Gran Chaco y el Ministerio de Trabajo, Seguridad y Empleo de la Nación. Un aporte para revertir la marginalidad en la que viven las comunidades de la región y lograr su desarrollo endógeno.

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