Frugal Innovation and Sustainable Development in Shrimp Farming

Introduction: This study delves into the intersection of frugal innovations and the Blue Economy, exploring their pivotal role in fostering sustainable development within the shrimp farming sector in Ceará, Brazil. Method: The approach was a case study based on interviews with 14 participants in 12...

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Published in:The journal of environment & development 2024-12, Vol.33 (4), p.833-855
Main Authors: da Silva, Fábio, Nodari, Cristine Hermann, Chaym, Carlos Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquaculture
Blue economy
Brazil
Case studies
coasts
computer software
Content analysis
Data analysis
environment
Farming
Innovations
Qualitative analysis
Regions
Shellfish farming
shrimp
Shrimps
Sustainability
Sustainable development
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Summary:Introduction: This study delves into the intersection of frugal innovations and the Blue Economy, exploring their pivotal role in fostering sustainable development within the shrimp farming sector in Ceará, Brazil. Method: The approach was a case study based on interviews with 14 participants in 12 companies, document analysis, and field visits. Data analysis was qualitative through content analysis with the help of NVivo14 software. Results: The study identifies ten frugal innovations characterized by features that contribute both directly and indirectly to the sustainable development of the shrimp farming sector in the specified region. Conclusion: Examined through the lens of the Blue Economy, the frugal innovations within the East Coast and Vale do Jaguaribe macro-regions in the State of Ceará establish direct and indirect connections with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 17.
ISSN:1070-4965
1552-5465
1552-5465
DOI:10.1177/10704965241266693