Protection and integrated management of coastal and marine biodiversity (TerraMar II)

The proposed project builds on the experiences and lessons learned of the predecessor project “TerraMar”. It support Brazil to improve the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems, to build resilience against climate change and promote a just transition towards a blue and circular economy. To achieve this, it adopts a multi-level, gender-responsive approach. The project strengthens Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and coastal management. Further it supports the development or revision and implementation of national policies and instruments for the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems. In addition, the project incorporates several cross-cutting aspects across all project components, including climate change, gender equity, inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC), and capacity development.

Project data

Countries: Brazil
IKI funding: 4,000,000.00 €
Duration: 03/2024 till 02/2028
Status: open
Implementing organisation: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Political Partner: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA) - Brazil
Implementing Partner: Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation - Brazil

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA) - Brazil

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State of implementation/results

In September 2024, the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA), TerraMar II and the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) organized a G20 side event on Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) to promote the application of best practices for MSP in G20 countries. In addition, MMA, TerraMar II, and the Interministerial Commission for Marine Resources (CIRM) held national workshops to develop objectives, principles and guidelines for MSP in Brazil, leading to its institutionalisation by federal decree in June 2025.
In collaboration with the Boticario Group Foundation and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF, TerraMar II supported the MMA and the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) in organizing workshops to develop the National Strategy for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Coral Reefs (ProCoral) and the National Action Plan (PAN Corais). ProCoral was formally established by federal decree in June 2025 and presented at the UN Oceans Conference. (www.gov.br/…)
In June 2024, Brazil established the National Program for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Mangroves (ProManguezal) by federal decree. To collect contributions and promote engagement for the respective Action Plan, MMA and TerraMar II organised a workshop with more than 120 representatives from the public sector, academia, civil society and traditional coastal communities. (www.youtube.com/…)
In May 2024, in partnership with TerraMar II, Conservation International (CI), WWF and the Boticario Group Foundation, MMA organized a workshop with key representatives from academia, government agencies, and civil society organizations, to collect expert contributions for the Climate Adaptation Plan for the Ocean and Coastal Zone.
In cooperation with the UNESCO Chair on Ocean Sustainability, MMA and TerraMar II conducted workshops with over 250 representatives from academia, civil society, federal ministries , federal states,municipalities, and the private sector, to collect contributions for the National Strategy for a Plastic-Free Ocean. Additionally, five webinars on marine plastic pollution were organized to disseminate scientific information on the links to climate change, health, circular economy and just transition. (youtube.com/…;si=v16eAvkOtFQBF_AH)
In 2024, the National Commission for Marine Extractive Reserves (CONFREM) organised a workshop with TerraMar II, Oceana, WWF, Rare, Instituto Arayara, Instituto Linha D’Agua and GEF Mar to strengthen traditional coastal communities. The workshop aimed to enhance their dialogue with federal ministries and their capacity to engage with the National Climate Adaptation Plan for the Ocean and Coastal Zone, MSP, ProManguezal, and the National Strategy for a Plastic-Free Ocean.
In December 2024, GEF Mar and TerraMar II organized a training workshop for initiatives led by local community and civil society organizations which focus on the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems. The training aimed to prepare participants for effective implementation and promote collaboration among the organizations.

Latest Update:
12/2025