GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

While globalization promotes the homogenization of consumption, it is possible to observe during the last years a change in consumers' behavior towards a valorization of local products produced traditionally. In this context are the Geographical Indications (GIs), responsible for identifying the origin of a given product or service when its place of origin has become known for its production or when certain product quality is linked to its demographic origin.  The GIs also preserve local traditions and the natural environment, as well as foster farmers’ market access, which makes these labels be seen as a development tool. Therefore, this work verifies the potential of GIs to contribute to the dimensions of sustainable development (SD), which are economic, social, and environmental. A bibliographic literature review was carried out. Results show that a GI can contribute to the three dimensions of sustainability, which are social, economic, and environmental.