Amazon Rainforest - Cancer, malaria and More

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1 Sustainable Business in South America An International MBA Investigation in the Amazon Rain Forest It s the longest and mightiest of the world s rivers, flowing through the planet s largest tropical rain forest. But the colossal Amazon basin is under siege in ways that could alter the face of the planet, making it the scene of one of the most important human adventures imaginable. Jean Michel Cousteau (2008), Jean Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures: Return to the Amazon, KQED Public Broadcasting and Ocean Futures Society.

2 Guided by Rhan Flatin with Harold Daniel Director the UMS Center for Tourism Research and Outreach (CenTRO) Associate Professor, Maine Business School and Stephanie Welcomer Associate Professor, Maine Business School For the University of Maine Business School MBA Program

3 Our Primary Destination Manaus is an economic powerhouse, the eighth largest city in Brazil and the center for 60% of northern Brazil's economic activity, with a total revenue of about $28 billion per year. 6 days in and around Manaus and 4 days in the Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve

4 Our Travel Area in Brazil

5 The Mamiraua Reserve Ecotourism Region

6 Why this Trip is Important Video

7 Travel Goals Expose you to new cultures, new business forms, identify best management practices Identify and learn about models of sustainable business practiced in the Amazon Rain Forest Seek answers to questions about government policy supporting the development of sustainable businesses management, financing, training One important sustainable business model is Eco Tourism Determine how successful eco tourism has been for the Brazilians in helping to preserve the Amazon Rain Forest and the cultures of its native populations Determine how Brazil has built their eco tourism industry, one of the leading global examples of this business form in the world. These are questions with important parallels for Maine.

8 Comparisons Maine, USA Heavily Wooded State, w/ Wood Products Industry Rural Population Native Populations Historically Agricultural & Forestry Economy Boom & Bust Economy Timber Major Pressure to Preserve the State s Natural Environment Strong Ethic to Preserve the State s Cultural Heritage Emerging Eco Tourism Industry Amazonas, Brazil Heavily Wooded State, w/ Wood Products Industry Rural Population Native Populations Historically Agricultural & Forestry Economy Boom & Bust Economy Rubber Major Pressure to Preserve the State s Natural Environment Strong Ethic to Preserve the State s Cultural Heritage Established Eco Tourism Industry Pine What Tree lessons Development can we Zones learn and bring back for application Zona Franca in Maine?

9 Organization of the Trip Zona Franca (The Manaus Free Trade Zone) Development of Sustainable Businesses Organizations that Are Managing the Amazon Like a Business Eco Tourism A Sustainable Business Model

10 Organizations You Will Visit Hyper Links are for English Language Web Sites for Each Organization Free Trade Zone Technos Leading world wide watch maker with 35% share of the market Su Frama Economic Development Corporation Manages Free Trade Zone Fucapi The Foundation Center for Analysis, Research and Technological Innovation Responsible for Technology Development & Higher Education Amazon Biotechnology Center (CBA) Responsible for Technology Transfer Non Governmental Organizations INPA (Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia) Arrow Rain Forest Foundation Eco Resorts Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve Uacari Lodge On the Rio Negro Ariau Amazon Towers Amazon Eco Park Jungle Lodge TIWA Amazonas Ecoresort Amazon Riverside Hotel The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge

11 Additional Links Uacari Floating Lodge Trip Advisor w/ Photos Tropical Nature Travel Attila & Lauri at the Lodge Slide Show Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve The Good Travel Co. Review

12 You Will Also Visit Mercado Adolfo Lisboa (Manaus) The world s largest freshwater fish market Zoological & Botanical Gardens (Manaus) Meeting of the Waters Where Ecosystems Collide Rio Solimoes (Amazon) and Rio Negro

13 Some People You Will Meet American Consular General Sherre Nelson (UMaine Class of 76) Patrick Stephenson Founder: Arrow Rain Forest Foundation Miguel Rocha da Silva Proprietor A Pousada: The Home in Which we Will Stay in Manaus Augusto (Gus) Albuquerque Local Guide & Our Driver Hugo Hoyos A Native of Peru: Local Guide

14 What We Will Do Educational Activities Pre Travel Readings Meet Local Entrepreneurs Learn Some Portuguese Create Eco Tourism Evaluation Kit In Country (Possible) Live Case Tour the Mercado Adolfo Lisboa in Manaus Naturalist Scavenger Hunt Eco Lodge Evaluation Visit Native Villages Educational Activities In Country (Continued) Maintain a Daily Journal Daily Group Briefings Post Travel Presentation to the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development Fun Activities Eating New Foods Enjoying New Beverages Boat Ride Swimming Touring Shopping

15 Where We Will Stay A Pousada

16 Where We Will Stay Uacari Floating Lodge

17 What We Will See Technos Factory Tour

18 An Important Consideration International travel is not without risk to personal health. While most of this trip will feature the most pleasant tropical conditions (no bugs), this trip will feature travel into areas with increased, though modest, risks (e.g., the Mamiraua Reserve). These risks can and will be mitigated via appropriate behavior (use of appropriate clothing, insect repellants as well as screens & netting) and travel medicine. Medical authorities recommend the following steps. We will require all but rabies for your safety. Mosquito born Infections Risk is minimized by proper clothing, behavior and insect repellants w/ Deet Yellow Fever Inoculation by Injection Required for Entry into Brazil Malaria Medication Required for this Trip Other Infections Typhoid Inoculation Required for this Trip Hepatitis A Current Vaccination or Updated Inoculation Required Hepatitis B Current Vaccination or Updated Inoculation Required Rabies Inoculation Recommended Consult the US CDC web site for Brazil for more detailed information. Consult the US State Department web site for information about crime in Brazil. Carefully consult these sites. We are not visiting the places which have given rise to the language in these web sites. Nevertheless, it is good to be aware.

19 Concerns for Mosquito Born Diseases Quote from Our Tour Guide: Rhan Flatin Dengue Fever Exposure to dengue there is extremely unlikely, since it's mostly found in the cities and at other times of the year. Malaria Your student is correct in saying that malaria is found in pockets. Those pockets exist in various parts of the Amazon, more so during times later in the year. Exposure to malaria is unlikely in early June, and with the malaria meds, quickly cured. the majority of Amazonians have never had it, and I've lived down there for 4 years, often in jungle communities, without taking malarial medication. Like most Brazilians I know, I also have never contracted it. the Amazon is different from many parts of Africa where malaria outbreaks are often huge and long lasting.

20 Concerns for Mosquito Born Diseases (Continued) Quote from Uacari Lodge Web Site Tefé is a malaria area (like Manaus), but as the Reserve has a very low population density, the chances of getting malaria in Mamirauá are very small. The project is operational since 1990 and there is no known cases of malaria among the hundreds of researchers and visitors, who have visited the Reserve. Quote from Mamiraua Institute (Karen & Cyril) An important difference for the traveller: Mamiraua is virtually malaria free. Emphasis added for visability.

21 There is space for 12 students. First Come, First Served If You Are Interested Contact Harold Daniel No Later Than Sept 30 and Confirm Your Intention to Travel to Brazil You will Find Videos & Readings On Reserve in the Library Likely Departure Saturday, June 7, 2009

22 Probable Itinerary Flight From Boston to Manaus Saturday, June 6, Depart & Sunday, June 7, Arrive Activities In and Around Manaus Monday, June 8 Visit Mercado Adolfo Lisboa (Market in Manaus) Meet American Consular General, Sherre Nelson Meet Patrick Stephenson, The Arrow Rain Forest Foundation Welcome Dinner Tuesday, June 9 Visit INPA Visit Technos and Other Businesses in the Zona Franca

23 Probable Itinerary (Continued) Activities In and Around Manaus Wednesday, June 10 Su Frama (Re: Zona Franca & Tourism) Fucapi Amazon Biotechnology Center (CBA) Thursday, June 11 Visit the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House) Live Case Preparation Friday, June 12 Deliver Live Case Presentation Touring, Shopping

24 Probable Itinerary (Continued) Activities Away from Manaus Saturday, June 13 Depart for Tefe Depart for Mamiraua by Tour Boat (3.5 hours) Check In to the Uacari Lodge Sunday, June 14 Nature Tours & Naturalist Scavenger Hunt Monday, June 15 Group Interviews of Uacari Lodge Staff and Management Interview other Tourists at the Lodge Visit Local Villages

25 Probable Itinerary (Continued) Activities Away From Manaus Tuesday, June 16 Return to Tefe by Speed Boat (1.5 Hours) Return to Manaus Embark on Two day tour of Eco Lodges on the Rio Negro by Tour Boat, or Check In at Amazon Eco Park Jungle Lodge Over night on the Tour Boat in Transit Open Air, Sleep on Deck in Hammocks (No biting insects) Wednesday, June 17 Second Day Touring Eco Lodges on the Rio Negro by Tour Boat Group Interviews of Lodge Staff and Management Group Interview with Tourists at each Lodge Flight From Manaus to Boston Thursday, June 18, Depart & Friday, June 19, Arrive

Sustainable Business in South America An International MBA Investigation in the Amazon Rain Forest It s the longest and mightiest of the world s

Sustainable Business in South America An International MBA Investigation in the Amazon Rain Forest It s the longest and mightiest of the world s rivers, flowing through the planet s largest tropical rain