http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/5829 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:29:30 GMT 2026-07-22T22:29:30Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6838 Título: Pagamentos por serviços ambientais: experiências internacionais e o desenvolvimento de programas no Pantanal de Mato Grosso do Sul Autor(es): Falcette, Artur Henrique Leite Primeiro Orientador: Borges, João Augusto Rossi Abstract: In a context of increasing environmental pressures and the search for instruments capable of reconciling conservation and development, Payments for Environmental Services (PES) have been gaining prominence in public policies worldwide. Given the high ecological relevance of the Pantanal and the socio-environmental challenges faced by this biome, PES programs have been proposed in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) as a strategy to promote the conservation of native vegetation and to address wildfires. This thesis has two objectives: to systematically review the international scientific literature on Payments for Environmental Services in order to identify, classify, and systematize how empirical studies have characterized the design and implementation attributes of these programs, as well as the types of measurable outcomes that have been evaluated; and; to analyze the development of PES programs in the Pantanal of MS, with a focus on native vegetation additionality and on wildfire prevention and suppression. To achieve these objectives, two complementary methodological approaches were employed. In Chapter 2, the PRISMA protocol was applied to conduct a systematic review of international empirical studies. In Chapter 3, the concept of “management situation” was adopted through a qualitative and interpretative approach to analyze how PES programs in the Pantanal were built in a participatory manner, based on institutional, technical, and political processes. The results of the systematic review, based on 17 empirical studies conducted in 11 countries, show that the international PES literature remains strongly oriented toward the measurement of environmental impacts, which are reported as positive in most cases. However, the review reveals recurrent gaps in the explicit consideration of central design and implementation attributes. Spatial targeting, payment differentiation, mitigation of adverse selection, financial sustainability, persistence of effects, leakage risks, behavioral effects (crowding in/out), and equity appear irregularly and, in most studies, are not even mentioned. These findings indicate that although PES have become a consolidated empirical object of evaluation, the accumulated knowledge remains fragmented regarding the institutional and operational conditions that structure their effectiveness. The analysis of the Pantanal case shows that these attributes do not emerge as previously given technical properties, but as contingent outcomes of institutional construction processes. The development of the PES Conservation and PES Brigades programs revealed a management situation marked by uncertainty, interinstitutional negotiations, interpretative conflicts, and political costs, in which territorial prioritization devices, eligibility criteria, governance mechanisms, and operational arrangements were progressively constructed. The creation of the Environmental Services Index and the territorial multicriteria model illustrates how principles widely discussed in the literature, such as additionality, targeting, and conditionality, had to be translated into technical and normative instruments in order to become politically and administratively viable. By articulating international evidence with a concrete empirical experience, this thesis suggests that the effectiveness of PES depends less on the formal existence of payments and more on the institutional capacity to build, sustain, and adapt governance arrangements that make these instruments environmentally, socially, and politically operational. In doing so, it contributes to theoretical advancement by integrating impact evaluation and process analysis, and to the practical improvement of PES in productive and environmentally sensitive territories such as the Pantanal. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Tese Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6838 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6825 Título: Entendendo a migração de jovens rurais: uma investigação a partir de fatores e benefícios psicossociais Autor(es): Silva, Juliano Rosa da Primeiro Orientador: Mauad, Juliana Rosa Carrijo Abstract: The migration of rural youth to urban areas remains a global phenomenon that imposes decisive challenges to sustainable agriculture, food security, and the continuity of family farming. By reducing the availability of labor and weakening the intergenerational transmission of agricultural knowledge, this movement contributes to farm abandonment and compromises the biodiversity associated with family-based production systems. In Brazil, rural youth face limited access to economic, educational, and institutional opportunities, which reduces their motivation to remain in their communities of origin and reinforces a cycle that affects both rural and urban environments, particularly through the loss of traditional skills and the pressure placed on urban infrastructure. This research aims to identify the psychosocial factors and psychological benefits that influence the intention of rural youth to migrate to urban areas. The study is structured into two complementary chapters. The first applies structural equation modeling to examine how experiential attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and self-identity shape migration intentions. The second chapter adopts a qualitative approach to investigate the psychological benefits perceived by young people in their community, seeking to understand how emotional bonds, memories, belonging, and place attachment contribute to identity formation and shape decisions to stay or migrate. The combination of these approaches advances the understanding of the dynamics underlying youth migration in Brazilian rural contexts, particularly within agrarian reform settlements, and highlights the relevance of affective ties and identity-related elements in shaping decisions to remain in rural areas. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Tese Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6825 2026-03-17T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6793 Título: Transferência de conhecimento em destinos turísticos inteligentes em transformação: evidências de experiências brasileiras Autor(es): Antiqueira, Afonso Guilherme Ferreira Egidio Primeiro Orientador: Binotto, Erlaine Abstract: Knowledge transfer in tourism is essential for driving innovation and sustainable development; however, it faces persistent challenges such as resistance to change, a lack of formal dissemination structures, and high professional turnover. The relevance of this research stems from the existing gap in the literature regarding empirical evidence of knowledge transfer in Smart Tourism Destinations (STDs) undergoing transformation in Brazil, especially when considering the integration between urban and rural territories. In this scenario, nature-based tourism and agribusiness exhibit increasing synergy, generating economic opportunities and service diversification. This thesis, developed within the agribusiness management research line, investigates how the knowledge transfer of the Smart Tourism Destination (STD) Brazil methodology occurs during the transformation process of tourism destinations, encompassing both urban and rural contexts. The study is characterized as qualitative, explanatory, and applied research, utilizing a multiple case study strategy. The approach combines deductive perspectives, based on theoretical categories of knowledge transfer, and inductive ones, derived from empirical data. The cases of Campo Grande (MS), Curitiba (PR), Vila Velha (ES), and São Luís (MA) were analyzed. The Ministry of Tourism (MTUR) and its staff were included as strategic institutional sources to understand the macro-level of public policy and contextualize the results observed in Brazilian destinations. Data collection involved documentary research, field observation in Benidorm (Spain), and 10 semi-structured interviews, totaling 489 minutes, conducted with MTUR technicians, municipal managers, and nature tourism entrepreneurs. The analysis combined content analysis and sentiment analysis. Results reveal that the knowledge transfer of the STD Brazil methodology is multifactorial, structured, and iterative. Although adapted from the Spanish model, the Brazilian methodology incorporated specific pillars: safety, mobility and transport, promotion and marketing, and creativity; however, the development of certain pillars occurred vertically and without systematic scientific grounding. A significant gap is observed between the sender (MTUR and managers) and the receivers (especially rural entrepreneurs). Municipal managers demonstrate focus and enthusiasm, seeking institutionalization and benchmarking, while entrepreneurs express frustration due to information fragmentation, technical language, a lack of incentives, and the absence of post-training follow-up. Based on these findings, a seven-phase knowledge transfer model is proposed, mediated by a shared governance core, transforming the unilateral flow into a bilateral and continuous one. Technical and governance recommendations are presented, such as the revision of indicators, the creation of progressive training tracks, and the strengthening of MTUR’s technical capacity. It is concluded that the effectiveness of STDs in Brazil goes beyond technology, requiring permanent alignment between public policy and the needs of stakeholders within the territories. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Tese Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6793 2025-12-10T00:00:00Z http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6743 Título: Produtividade agrícola nos países do G20: análise das variáveis determinantes entre 1996 e 2022 Autor(es): Matos, Fransergio Sampatti Santos Primeiro Orientador: Noriller, Rafael Martins Abstract: This study examines the factors associated with agricultural productivity in G20 countries. The objective is to assess the influence of structural and institutional variables, such as education, agricultural research and development, CO₂ emissions, forest area, and employment in the agricultural sector, on productivity levels. A panel data econometric model with Newey-West estimators is applied to annual data from the group of countries. The results of the general model indicate that CO₂ emissions and agricultural employment are statistically significant, whereas education, R&D, and forest area do not show a consistent relationship with productivity. In the model estimated for nondeveloped G20 countries, R&D becomes significant, suggesting greater sensitivity to technological investment, while forest area exhibits a negative effect. Agricultural employment remains significant in both models, indicating an association between higher rural labor participation and lower productivity levels. The findings highlight structural differences between developed and nondeveloped countries and reinforce the need to incorporate institutional, financial, and logistical factors in future analyses. Editor: Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados Tipo: Tese Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repositorio.ufgd.edu.br/jspui/handle/prefix/6743 2025-11-25T00:00:00Z