Sociobiodiversity, collective health, and innovation in the Cerrado biome: The role of Organized Civil Society in cooperation networks for sustainable territories

This article analyzes the role of Organized Civil Society (SCO) in the Brazilian Cerrado biome, focusing on its contributions to the conservation of sociobiodiversity, the strengthening of traditional communities, and the health of these populations. Based on a survey of public data from 68 institutions conducted between June and December 2024, the study mapped their fields of action, institutional part-nerships, and technological innovation strategies. The results highlight the central role of SCOs in the articulation of traditional and technical-scientific knowledge, the use of social and digital technologies, and the promotion of socioenvironmental justice. The analysis also underscores the need for greater integration between public health policies and environmental conservation, aiming to expand the reach and effectiveness of actions aimed at safeguarding Cerrado sociobiodiversity.

KEYWORDS
Cerrado; Public health; Biodiversity; Non-Governmental Organizations.