Guaraqueçaba Environmental Protection Climate Action Projects, Brazil
Case Study C0264
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| Agency | The Nature Conservancy |
| Donor/support agency | Sociedade de Pesquisa em Vida Selvagem (SPVS) American Electric Power General Motors Texaco |
| Project type | Implemented by agency |
| Context(s) | Protected area |
| Geographic coverage | Brazil |
| Locality | Southern Brazil |
| Biodiversity focus | Ecosystem/landscape |
| Development focus | Local communities |
| Conservation goals | Restore and protect approximately 55,000 acres of tropical forest within the Guaraqueçaba Environmental Protection Area |
| Poverty reduction goals | Improve local livelihoods |
Summary
The Guaraqueçaba Environmental Protection climate action projects seek to restore and protect approximately 55,000 acres of tropical forest within the Guaraqueçaba Environmental Protection Area in southern Brazil. UNESCO has recognized Brazil's Atlantic Forest as a World Biosphere Reserve. The vast majority of Brazil's endangered species rely on the Atlantic Forest for their existence. However, after centuries of human use, the Atlantic Forest has been reduced to only seven percent of its original range, and the remaining areas, including the project area, are under imminent threat of deforestation. By protecting a significant area within the Guaraqueçaba Environmental Protection Area, these projects will make an invaluable contribution to the preservation of the planet's biodiversity. In addition, over 40 years, these projects are expected to reduce, avoid or mitigate up to 6.6 million tons of carbon dioxide. Sustainable development is also a primary goal of the projects. Efforts have been undertaken to help local residents balance their economic activities with improved forest management. Sustainable development activities may include ecotourism, organic agriculture, ornamental and medicinal plant production and craft production for the burgeoning tourism trade.
Conservation impact
The project has purchased approximately 50,000 acres of land within the Guaraqueçaba region. Deforested and degraded areas within the acquired lands are being reforested with native species.
Poverty reduction impact
Local community members have been employed as park wardens and in reforestation efforts, carbon monitoring and infrastructure development.
Strategy for Conservation/Poverty Linkages
Payments for conservation services
Local employment/job creation
Provision of alternative livelihoods
Reference 1
http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/work/art4254.html
Related records above this one:
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC) (Organisation O0078)