Registration open for the VII SFB Prize in Forest Economics and Market Studies

The seventh edition of the Brazilian Forestry Service Award in Forest Economy and Market Studies is open for registration until June 30, 2022. The initiative, also known as the SFB Monograph Award, aims to recognize work carried out in the field of forestry studies and receive contributions and proposals applicable to policies aimed at the sector.

Candidates of any nationality and academic background who meet the conditions of the award may compete for the award. Notice no. 2/2022, published by the National School of Public Administration (Enap).

The award is aimed at both students and professionals and its central theme is the Economy and the Forestry Market. Works on forestry concessions will be accepted; Green GDP; tax system for the forestry sector; international trade; trends for planted and/or native forest segments; economic and market impacts of the Native Vegetation Protection Law; economic and financial instruments aimed at the forestry sector; and other subtopics, as long as they are linked to the main theme.

In total, R$85 will be distributed among the winners of this edition. In the Professional category, R$25, R$15 and R$10 will be awarded to first, second and third place, respectively. The winners in the Undergraduate category will receive R$20, R$10 and R$5. Also part of the award is the delivery of a trophy and certificate, in addition to the publication of the monograph in electronic format.

Registration is free and must be completed using the specific electronic form available using this link. The evaluation criteria adopted by the Judging Committee to analyze the works include: importance of the theme of the work; originality of the research; contribution to the production of knowledge in the area; relevance and contribution to application in public administration, with emphasis on policies related to the SFB; quality of argumentation; methodological adequacy and clarity; and conciseness and correctness of the text.

The general director of the Brazilian Forestry Service (SFB), Pedro Neto, highlights that the award is an important action that encourages studies and research on the forestry economy and market, in particular, on sustainable forestry production in Brazil and its socioeconomic challenges and perspectives. and environmental. “This action encourages reflection on forestry topics among academics, professionals in the field, opinion makers and the general public, covering and disseminating new studies, technologies and perspectives on the topic”.

Furthermore, Pedro Neto highlights that the initiative provides important subsidies for the SFB in identifying relevant themes for the formulation and implementation of forestry development policies, “stimulating technical-scientific production around programs that can provide elements for improving public policies under the responsibility of the SFB”.

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The result of the preliminary phase will be announced in August. The publication of those approved in the final phase and then the list of finalists is scheduled for the month of September.

Appeals may be filed against the preliminary results of the Judging Committee's evaluations, within three working days, counting from their publication, and must be addressed to Enap's Innovation Directorate, exclusively via the email address premios@enap.gov .br.

The Award is promoted by the Brazilian Forest Service (SFB), a body linked to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa), in partnership with the National School of Public Administration (Enap), responsible for holding the 2022 edition. requested by email at premios@enap.gov.br.