Cerrado in focus: the vital role of the Cerrado in the planet's biodiversity

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present the importance of the Cerrado in the ecological and social cohesion of the country, as it is the second largest biome in Brazil and covers approximately 23% of the country. Its magnitude is so great that it makes it the second largest floristic group in the country. Brazil is a country of extraordinary biodiversity, with a wide variety of organisms present in all biomes, especially the Cerrado, which has been devastated by human actions. The Brazilian Savannah is one of the most strategically important regions in the world, mainly for agriculture, crop irrigation, mining, power generation, and the supply of people and animals. Rich in its biodiversity, it provides several essential ecosystem resources to the planet. The destruction of the Cerrado can lead to the loss of species and ecosystem services, negatively impacting the planet. It is extremely important that measures are taken for the preservation of this biome. The protection and preservation of this valuable biome is in line with some of the Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 2 - Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture, is based on the principle of eradicating hunger, achieving food security and better nutrition through the promotion of sustainable agriculture. The proposal is that this goal can be achieved by 2030. Based on the numerous scientific records that prove the nutritional potential of the fruits of the Cerrado, enabling better nutrition for its consumers, it is necessary to encourage the sustainable cultivation and consumption of its fruits, perpetuation of the native trees of the Cerrado that provide not only nutritional benefits, but environmental, social and economic benefits.