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In the region of Extremadura (southwest of Spain) there are 15 protected designations of origin (PDO) and six protected geographical indications (PGI) registered within the European Union, almost all of them related to agri-food. Of these 21 differentiated quality figures, 12 PDOs and five PGIs are exclusively from Extremadura. Most are based on the maintenance of dehesa farming systems, extensive/semi-extensive livestock farms or traditional agricultural crops. In these areas, often located in disadvantaged regions or at risk of depopulation, the PDOs and PGIs constitute an important contribution to sustainable development. In addition, the concurrence with other natural attributes or significant elements of different kinds (protected areas, high biodiversity, heritage values, cultural and tourist attractions, etc.), multiplies the potential capacity of the PDOs and PGIs to contribute to the implementation of a green and circular economy, within the framework of the corresponding regional Action Plan (Extremadura 2030). The aim of this chapter is to show these aspects and the actions that, from the regional Administration, have been carried out to promote these quality figures as drivers of sustainable rural development.

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Contribution of the PDO and PGI of Extremadura (Spain) to the Protection of Biodiversity and the Development of the Green and Circular Economy

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  • Juan J. Ferrero-García,
  • Julia Martín-Cerrato

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In the region of Extremadura (southwest of Spain) there are 15 protected designations of origin (PDO) and six protected geographical indications (PGI) registered within the European Union, almost all of them related to agri-food. Of these 21 differentiated quality figures, 12 PDOs and five PGIs are exclusively from Extremadura. Most are based on the maintenance of dehesa farming systems, extensive/semi-extensive livestock farms or traditional agricultural crops. In these areas, often located in disadvantaged regions or at risk of depopulation, the PDOs and PGIs constitute an important contribution to sustainable development. In addition, the concurrence with other natural attributes or significant elements of different kinds (protected areas, high biodiversity, heritage values, cultural and tourist attractions, etc.), multiplies the potential capacity of the PDOs and PGIs to contribute to the implementation of a green and circular economy, within the framework of the corresponding regional Action Plan (Extremadura 2030). The aim of this chapter is to show these aspects and the actions that, from the regional Administration, have been carried out to promote these quality figures as drivers of sustainable rural development.