PROGRESSO DO BRASIL NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE ÁREAS COSTEIRAS E MARINHAS PROTEGIDAS COM FOCO NA META 11 DE AICHI

Ingrid H'Oara Carvalho Vaz da Silva; Marcelo Freire Moro

doi:10.4215/rm2024.e23030

BRAZIL'S PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING COASTAL AND MARINE PROTECTED AREAS WITH A FOCUS ON AICHI TARGET 11

Authors

Ingrid H'Oara Carvalho Vaz da Silva Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Ceará, Acaraú (CE) Brazil Author http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0436-6099
Marcelo Freire Moro Universidade Federal do Ceará, CE, Brasil. Author http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4527-346X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4215/rm2024.e23030

Abstract

The rapid global loss of biodiversity has promoted initiatives to develop a global network of Protected Areas (PAs), with the Aichi targets suggesting that countries protect at least 17% of continental areas and 10% of marine and coastal areas. For Brazil, there is a knowledge gap regarding the evaluation of qualitative and quantitative objectives through practical indicators of goal achievement and effective management. This study holistically addresses the conservation status of Brazil concerning Aichi Target 11 for marine and coastal ecosystems, using systematic literature review and marine spatial coverage analysis. The results show an increase to 26% of marine spatial coverage, with greater coverage by Environmental Protection Areas. There is a predominance of studies on "Management Effectiveness," with less focus on equitable management and integration between terrestrial and marine landscapes. Indicators primarily focus on "Ecological" and "Governance" dimensions, neglecting "Social" and "Economic" dimensions. Key challenges include the need for increased financial investment, connectivity between protected areas with different social and ecological contexts, and local community involvement in equitable management. Additionally, there is a need for increased coverage of integral protection areas and standardization of qualitative assessments.

Keywords: Protected areas; Management effectiveness; Aichi Target 11; Conservation policy; Coastal and marine systems.

Author Biographies

Ingrid H'Oara Carvalho Vaz da Silva, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Ceará, Acaraú (CE) Brazil

PhD student in the Postgraduate Program in Tropical Marine Sciences, Institute of Marine Sciences (LABOMAR), Federal University of Ceará.
Marcelo Freire Moro, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CE, Brasil.

Professor at the Institute of Marine Sciences (LABOMAR). PhD in Plant Biology

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2024-10-27

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Vol. 23 (2024)

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