| Project Detail |
Improving coastal and marine ecosystem management in Brazil (TerraMar II) Brazil’s Blue Amazon covers 40 per cent of the national territory and supports a variety of coastal and marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves and estuaries. These ecosystems play a vital role in addressing climate change, driving local economic development, and improving the wellbeing of coastal populations and traditional local communities. However, they are under serious threat due to climate change, plastic pollution, and the uncoordinated use of resources by multiple industries, such as ports, fishing, aquaculture, tourism, energy, and mining. Significantly, the coastal region accounts for more than half of Brazil’s gross domestic product (GDP), further emphasising its economic importance. The Brazilian government is adopting an integrated approach to coastal and marine ecosystem management to improve biodiversity conservation, address climate change, and promote a sustainable blue economy. |
