Virtual water, scarcity and management: Brazil as a large water exporter

The economic valuation of water has recently been discussed in the Brazilian political scenario. Incorporation of water in trade and commerce, especially in commodities is part of the proposed discussion , using the "virtual water" concept. In this article we search for the impact that the...

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Published in:Ambiente & sociedade 2007-07, Vol.10 (2), p.83-96
Main Authors: Carmo, Roberto Luiz do, Oliveira, Andréa Leda Ramos de, Ojima, Ricardo, Nascimento, Thais Tartalha do
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Brazil
Commodities
Exports
Trade
Water consumption
Water resources
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Summary:The economic valuation of water has recently been discussed in the Brazilian political scenario. Incorporation of water in trade and commerce, especially in commodities is part of the proposed discussion , using the "virtual water" concept. In this article we search for the impact that the utilization of the "virtual water" concept may have in the Brazilian scenario and discuss, at the same time, the consequences of this exportation.
ISSN:1414-753X
1809-4422
DOI:10.1590/S1414-753X2007000200006