Author(s): TOMAS, W. M.; ANDRADE, M. H.; BERLINCK, C. N.; BOLZAN, F.; CAMILO, A. R.; CATELLA, A. C.; CHIARAVALLOTI, R. M.; CUNHA, C. N. da; DAMASCENO JUNIOR, G. A.; FERNANDO, A. M. E.; GARCIA, L. C.; GIRARD, P.; IKEDA?CASTRILLON, S. K.; SILVA, C. J. da; LAPS, R.; MATEUS, L.; MORATO, R. G.; MOURAO, G.; NUNES, A. V.; OLIVEIRA, M. da R.; OLIVEIRA, M. D. de; PADOVANI, C. R.; PENHA, J.; PERILLI, M. L. L.; RIBEIRO, D. B.; ROQUE, F. de O.; SORIANO, B. M. A.; STRUSSMANN, C.; TOFFOLI, C.; TORTATO, F. R.; URBANETZ, C.

Summary: Abstract: The Pantanal is considered the largest continuous freshwater wetland in the world, and its sustainable use requires a unified conceptual framework. The lengthy process to establish public policies has contributed to the increasing vulnerability of the Pantanal. Given the need for a conceptual basis to help this process, we elaborate a list of eight basic principles based on the accumulated scientific evidence: (i) Consider the Paraguay River Basin a management unity; (ii) Establish rules that follow the concept of restricted use approach; (iii) Ensure the ecologically sustainable use of the Pantanal; (iv) Maintain the environmental heterogeneity and functionality in the Pantanal landscapes; (v) Maintain the hydrological integrity and connectivity; (vi) Ensure the environmental representativeness of the protected areas network; (vii) Provide economic incentives for conservationist use of the land; and (viii) Recognize and protect traditional people, their values, resources, and way of living. However, the elaboration of public policies should be a participatory and inclusive decision?making process towards a more just and sustainable future.

Publication year: 2024

Types of publication: Journal article

Unit: Embrapa Pantanal

Keywords: Conservation areas, Conservação, Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Ecologia, Ecological balance, Legislação, Pantanal, Public policy, Rio, Sustainable development, Wetland conservation