Forest Conservation Mata Atlântica II

The project targeted efforts to preserve, sustainably use and restore the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) for the purpose of ensuring the livelihoods of the rural population living there. The project called for investment and advisory services aimed at expanding the system of protected areas, introducing systems of remuneration for environmental services, and establishing a monitoring system.

Project data

Countries: Brazil
IKI funding: 6,435,436.20 €
Duration: 11/2009 till 11/2012
Status: completed
Implementing organisation: KfW Entwicklungsbank
Political Partner: Ministry of Environment - Brazil
Implementing Partner: Brazilian Biodiversity Fund (FUNBIO)
Online: https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/International-financing/KfW-Entwicklungsbank/

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State of implementation/results

Project completed
Transfer systems and mechanisms for payment of ecosystem services for almost 900.000 hectares have been established taking account of almost 2.000 families
Monitoring information with regard to the forest cover of carbon storage and -sinks as well as for biodiversity have been developed and disseminated
397.798 hectares have been designated as federal protected areas
Seven community plans regarding the protection and restoration of the Mata Atlantica have been developed

Latest Update:
04/2025