The 4th Federal Action Plan for the Coastal Zone (PAF‑ZC 2017–2019), an instrument of the National Coastal Management Plan (PNGC), created by Law No. 7.661 of 1988 and regulated by Decree No. 5.300 of 2004, establishes a coordinated national framework for the integrated management of Brazil’s coastal zone. Its primary objective is to strengthen institutional cooperation among federal entities, particularly through the Comissão Interministerial para os Recursos do Mar (CIRM) and the Grupo de Integração do Gerenciamento Costeiro (GI‑GERCO), ensuring alignment of sectoral policies affecting marine and coastal territories. The plan seeks to consolidate governance mechanisms capable of harmonizing environmental protection, national defense priorities, and sustainable development along the Brazilian coastline. A central objective of the plan is to improve territorial and environmental management of the coastal zone by promoting integrated planning tools, harmonizing norms, and establishing criteria that guide the use, conservation, and monitoring of coastal and marine environments. These efforts include updating regulatory frameworks, strengthening intergovernmental coordination, and reinforcing the responsibilities of environmental, maritime, and land‑use authorities. Through these measures, the plan aims to reduce fragmentation in public policy implementation and ensure coherent decision‑making regarding coastal activities. Another key objective is to enhance environmental monitoring, data collection, and scientific support for coastal management. The plan emphasizes improving geospatial intelligence, shared databases, and institutional technical capacity so that environmental agencies, research institutions, and maritime authorities can make evidence‑based decisions. Strengthening monitoring also supports more efficient inspection actions and helps mitigate risks associated with coastal erosion, pollution, habitat degradation, and irregular occupation of sensitive coastal areas. Finally, the plan intends to promote sustainable economic and social development compatible with the ecological characteristics of Brazil’s coastal ecosystems. This includes expanding sustainable maritime and coastal activities, improving regulatory oversight of port, industrial, and tourism operations, and ensuring that development respects environmental constraints and local community needs. By integrating environmental protection with economic planning, the plan seeks to guarantee long‑term resilience of coastal ecosystems while supporting the livelihoods of coastal populations and safeguarding national maritime interests.
البرازيل · 2017-01-01