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The Ocean cover 70% of the planet’s surface and, according to UN data, provide food and livelihoods for more than 3 billion people, as well as accounting for 30 million direct jobs and various forms of subsistence.
In Brazil, the ocean economy — which includes activities such as coastal tourism, fishing and aquaculture, energy, and the shipbuilding industry — accounted for about 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018.
Given this context, it is impossible to think about biodiversity conservation or combating climate change without considering the ocean.
We work to address the impacts of climate change on marine biodiversity and coastal communities in various ways, primarily through two main approaches: adaptation and mitigation. The adaptation approach aims to increase the resilience of Brazil’s coastal and marine socioecological systems. Within this scope, we focus on the conservation and creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and on species protection programs, such as coral reef conservation and restoration projects. When it comes to mitigation, the main focus is reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We advocate for a just energy transition, particularly by preventing the expansion of new oil and gas exploration frontiers. We also work on Marine Spatial Planning — a management tool that ensures the proper organization of all activities in Brazil’s marine and coastal zones, helping to maintain ocean health and its ecosystem services. Across all these areas, we also engage in political and international advocacy, working to improve Brazilian public policies and promote governance for marine and coastal territories that ensures their conservation and sustainable use.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are essential for conserving sociobiodiversity and addressing climate change. We work on both the creation and enhancement of these areas, while respecting the rights of traditional peoples and communities.
In the creation process, we conduct studies to identify priority areas and participatory strategies, mapping opportunities and potential partners. Currently, we are active in two territories of high biodiversity: the seamounts of the Fernando de Noronha and Northern Chain, and the Abrolhos region.
In terms of enhancement, we seek to transform MPAs into assets for territorial development by promoting tourism, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We also invest in capacity building for managers, defining sustainable uses in collaboration with communities, and discussing financial mechanisms.
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Climate change is currently the main threat to Brazilian corals, especially those located in the Northeast region. However, the expansion of industrial frontiers into sensitive reef areas, pollution, overfishing, deforestation, and coastal mismanagement also pose significant risks to these species. Among the main consequences of these threats are coral bleaching and reef decline.
We carry out coral conservation and restoration initiatives in different regions of the country, such as the coasts of Pernambuco and Alagoas, the Abrolhos region in Bahia, and the Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas areas.
These efforts include activities such as sediment sample collection expeditions and coral mapping along the Brazilian coast, in partnership with UFPE, CEPENE/ICMBio, and the Coastal Reefs Institute.
We advocate for Brazil to reduce carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy sources and leveraging its advantages in clean energy production. For this reason, we oppose new oil and gas exploration blocks in frontier areas, monitoring these regions to prevent threats to the environment and traditional communities.
Based on technical and scientific evidence, we analyze the risks of oil and gas exploration, including sensitive areas vulnerable to spills and affected species. We also assess whether bidding processes and environmental licensing comply with national regulations, ensuring environmental protection and the rights of local communities.