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Decree No. 11.977 creating the State Committee for the Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest of Mato Grosso do Sul (CERBMA).

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Mato Grosso do Sul
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Protected area Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of 9 articles, creates the State Committee for the Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest of Mato Grosso do Sul (CERBMA). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned State Committee, entitled to perform the following activities: coordinate the settlement of the State Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest; promote the inclusion of municípalities, local communities, NGOs, research centres and other private initiatives within the implementation of the acitivities related to the mentioned Reserve of the Biosphere; propose governmental policy baselines for biodiversity conservation; design and propose the State Plan of Action of RBMA, defining priorities, metodologies, partnerships and areas of activity; prioritize the sustainable development taking into consideration the Atlantic Forest ecossystem preservation.

Full text
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