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Porto Murtinho, Mato Grosso do Sul, and the Bioceanic Highroad Crossing: possible paths for socio-environmental sustainability

Abstract

This work aims at the municipality of Porto Murtinho, located in the southwest portion of Mato Grosso do Sul. It aims to analyze the local economy and its reflection on biodiversity in the last decades, besides probing possible impacts of the implementation of the Bioceanic Highroad Crossing, having as presuppositions the sustainable development and the recognition and appreciation of culture, ecotourism, bird-watching and wildlife tourism.

Key words:
sustainable development; frontier; tourism; culture; economy

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