Decree No. 4326 on the Programme for Amazonia Protected Areas (ARPA). Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Biosphere reserves Protection of habitats Protected area National parks Policy/planning Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 8 articles, institutes the Programme for Amazonian Protected Areas (ARPA). The aim is to expand and consolidate the Protected Areas located in Amazonian biome in order to grant biodiversity conservation and in the region and support the sustainable development with a decentralised and participatory approach. The Decree sets the overall and specific objectives of the programme and indicates the managing bodies/procedures. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 8.505 on the Programme for Amazonia Protected Areas (ARPA) established under the Ministry of Environment. Legislation | Brazil | 2015 Keyword: Institution, Biosphere reserves, Protection of habitats, Protected area, National parks, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX