Expression of Interest

This proposal seeks to strengthen the Brazilian National System of Conservation Units (SNUC). Priority areas identified include: organizational strengthening and capacity building at all levels of the SNUC; strengthening of protected area management; building financial sustainability through the broad recognition by society; and the value of protected areas to the national economy and to the well-being of present and future generations. Communication and social outreach, accountability mechanisms and monitoring play key roles in this proposal in light of the necessity to establish effective climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.

The brief analysis between PoWPA and developed know-how in Brazil highlights the knowledge gaps that this Expression of Interest intends to mitigate. Particularly as they pertain to the following areas: Values of protected areas, financial sustainability, requirements in terms of capacity, communications and outreach, research needs and effective management.