The Beef Cattle Industry in the Brazilian Legal Amazon from the Perspective of the Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Review

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.326122422109

• Palavras-chave: Pecuária; Sustentabilidade; Agricultura; Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável; Amazônia Legal Brasileira; Revisão Sistemática.

• Keywords: Livestock; Sustainability; Agriculture; Sustainable Development Goals; Brazilian Legal Amazon; Systematic Review.

• Abstract: The production and trade of agricultural commodities, such as beef, contribute substantially to the economies of many tropical nations, but also generate significant social and environmental damage, including the conversion of native ecosystems, social conflicts, and land appropriation. Considering that Brazil is one of the largest cattle producers in the world, cattle farming in the Amazon represents a significant part of this production. Adhering to sustainable livestock farming is essential for the region's economic, social, and environmental development. Since livestock farming can help achieve the goals established by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this research aims to conduct a systematic review of cattle farming in the Brazilian Legal Amazon, focusing on SDGs 1, 2, 13, 15, and 17. Approximately 3,170 articles were analyzed, of which only 34 were included in this study because they met the eligibility criteria. The analysis of these articles revealed that 2016 had the highest number of publications, while 2022 had the lowest number. It was observed that none of the articles that met the criteria directly related livestock farming to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.