Vila Canoas’ social-enterprise, 2016
During the 18th century over-clearing to grow coffee led to the disruption of Rio de Janeiro’s microclimate, water shortages and desertification. In 1861 the Tijuca Forest was replanted, and a number of exotic species were introduced.
Malaysian jackfruit trees flourished. The enormous fruits dispersed seeds over large areas, overwhelming other species to now dominate the ecosystem. For the most part the large nutritious fruits go to waste. This became the germ of the idea for a social enterprise.
In collaboration with people operating a market for tourists in Vila Canoas–a small favela community bordering the forest–the intention was to harvest, season and cook the fruit. Ceramic jars produced by the community would be used to package and preserve, Unfortunately however, having cleared initial hurdles, due to external forces the enterprise could not be realised.
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