Decree No. 11.977 creating the State Committee for the Reserve of the Biosphere of the Atlantic Forest of Mato Grosso do Sul (CERBMA). País/Territorio Brasil Subdivisión territorial Mato Grosso do Sul Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Bosques, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Institución Zona protegida Conservación del ecosistema Biodiversidad Área geográphica Amazona, Americas, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, América del Sur, Atlántico Sur Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Resumen 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. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.soleis.adv.br