Sociobiodiversity, collective health, and innovation in the Cerrado biome: The role of Organized Civil Society in cooperation networks for sustainable territories

Authors

  • Rosana Cerosino Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Vice-Presidência de Ambiente, Atenção e Promoção da Saúde (VPAAPS) – Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7948-6909
  • Carlos Eduardo Leal Lopes Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Vice-Presidência de Ambiente, Atenção e Promoção da Saúde (VPAAPS) – Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7788-7284
  • Mariana Nardi Furtado Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Vice-Presidência de Ambiente, Atenção e Promoção da Saúde (VPAAPS) – Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7661-0815

Keywords:

Cerrado, Public health, Biodiversity, Non-Governmental Organizations

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of Organized Civil Society (SCO) in the Brazilian Cerrado biome, focusing on its contributions to the conservation of sociobiodiversity, the strengthening of traditional communities, and the health of these populations. Based on a survey of public data from 68 institutions conducted between June and December 2024, the study mapped their fields of action, institutional partnerships, and technological innovation strategies. The results highlight the central role of SCOs in the articulation of traditional and technical-scientific knowledge, the use of social and digital technologies, and the promotion of socioenvironmental justice. The analysis also underscores the need for greater integration between public health policies and environmental conservation, aiming to expand the reach and effectiveness of actions aimed at safeguarding Cerrado sociobiodiversity.

Saúde em Debate ‘Olhar da saúde coletiva e do SUS nos territórios do Cerrado’ V. 50, N. ESP2, MAIO 2026

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Published

2026-05-27

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Cerosino R, Leal Lopes CE, Nardi Furtado M. Sociobiodiversity, collective health, and innovation in the Cerrado biome: The role of Organized Civil Society in cooperation networks for sustainable territories. Saúde Debate [Internet]. 2026 May 27 [cited 2026 May 28];50(especial 2). Available from: https://saudeemdebate.org.br/sed/article/view/10835

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Vol. 50 No. especial 2 (2026): A look at collective health and the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) in the Cerrado territories

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