1. General information
Location and description of the intervention
City or FUA
Porto Velho (FUA)
Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Native title of the NBS intervention
Parque Nacional Mapinguari
Short description of the intervention
Mapinguari National Park, located in the Amazon region of Brazil, is a protected area distinguished by its rich biodiversity and vast expanse of untouched tropical rainforest (2). It was officially created on June 5, 2008, by decree, covering an area of 1,776,914.18 hectares (2). The Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) manages the park. It is linked to a management plan encompassing several nearby conservation units and their areas of influence (2, 3). Its main goal is to preserve the valuable natural ecosystems and scenic landscapes of the Purus-Madeira interfluvial region, which includes savanna enclaves (2, 3). The ecoregion where it is located has a high priority for botanical conservation due to parameters such as species richness and endemism (3). Additionally, the area presents great environmental heterogeneity, with several isolated and unique ecosystems, aspects that have been considered for fostering scientific research and public visitation, with programs for environmental education, recreation in contact with nature, and ecotourism (3). On March 8, 2013, an advisory council for the park was established to involve various stakeholders in decision-making and the effective conservation of the park (2), and in 2018 a Management Master Plan was established, seeking to develop an integrated approach for the protection and proper management of the region, especially considering the socio-environmental impacts of the construction of the BR-319 highway and the deforestation caused by fires, the expansion of soybean cultivation, land appropriation (7) and cattle ranching from the neighbouring state (3, 10). It was established as a Natural Park in 2008, but over the years it has undergone changes in land regulations, adding or decreasing its size as certain mining activities have been allowed in the buffer zone (2)
Please specify other principal problem
Deforestation related to infrastructure development (highways and hydroelectric) (7, 10)
Implementation area characterization
Address

Mapinguari National Park - Av. Lauro Sodré, 6500 - Aeroporto, Porto Velho - RO, 76803-260, Brazil
Porto Velho
Brazil

Area boundary (map-based)
Total area
17769100000.00m²
NBS area
17769100000.00m²
Type of area before implementation of the NBS
Timeline of intervention
Start date of the intervention (planning process)
2008
Start date of intervention (implementation process)
2008
End date of the intervention
2018
Present stage of the intervention
Please specify "other" stage of the intervention
It was established as a Natural Park in 2008, but over the years it has undergone changes in land regulations, adding or decreasing its size. In addition to changes in management processes (2)
Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
Ensure the integrity of the rainforest ecosystems and protect them as a barrier to deforestation in the Amazon (2, 3, 11)
Support the conservation of Purus-Madeira interfluve's protected areas, maintaining their connectivity (2, 3, 11)
Preserve the Cerrado and Campinarana enclaves, protecting their biodiversity and scenic beauty (11)
Safeguard the headwaters of key rivers to ensure water quality for biodiversity and local communities (11)
Conserve natural resources in the southern Purus-Madeira for ecosystem services like carbon storage and biodiversity maintenance (11)
Protect significant geological features, such as the Três Irmãos and Candomblé mountains (11)
Safeguard isolated species populations from the Brazilian Central Cerrado in the Purus-Madeira interfluve (11)
Protect threatened species like the jaguar and giant anteater (11)
Promote ecotourism and adventure tourism to contribute to socio-economic development while conserving biodiversity (11)
Encourage sustainable development of local communities through nature conservation and environmental education (11)
Generate knowledge on the region's socio-biodiversity through research and information dissemination (11)
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Implementation activities and NBS focus
Implementation activities
The boundaries of the park were established according to Law 12249 in 2010. Under this regulation, some 180,900 hectares were added to the reserve. In 2013, a consultative council for the park was established, seeking to involve diverse stakeholders in decision-making and effective conservation of this biodiversity spot in Brazil's Amazon region (2, 3). And in 2017, the composition of the Mapinguari National Park Advisory Council was modified in the states of Amazonas and Rondônia.
In 2018 the Mapinguari National Park Management Plan was approved (3). The actions proposed in this plan were developed through a collaborative planning process involving key stakeholders, including managers, local and regional institutions, advisory council representatives, and civil organizations. This process contributed to a strategic conceptual model that considers the environmental, social, political, and cultural issues, ensuring more effective and efficient management of the protected area (11). This conceptual model focuses on conservation targets, ecosystem services and well-being objectives (11). Actions have focused on the generation of programs oriented towards Protection; Management, Administration and Institutional Strengthening; Research and Monitoring; Environmental Education and Public Use (11).
NBS domain and interventions
Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented
Blue infrastructure
Rivers/streams/canals/estuaries
Riverbank/Lakeside greens
Parks and urban forests
Large urban parks or forests
Please specify other amenities offered by the NBS
Picnic areas (2), Camping spots (4)
Services
Expected ecosystem services delivered
Provisioning services
Food for human consumption (crops, vegetables)
Raw materials
Water (surface and ground water for drinking and non-drinking purposes)
Medicinal resources
Genetic materials from all biota
Regulating services
Local climate regulation (temperature reduction)
Air quality regulation
Water purification / filtration
Habitat and supporting services
Habitats for species
Maintenance of genetic diversity
Cultural services
Tourism
Aesthetic appreciation
Recreation
Mental and physical health and wellbeing
Intellectual interactions (scientific and / or educational)
Physical and experiential interactions with plants and animals
Scale
Spatial scale
Meso-scale: Regional, metropolitan and urban level
Beneficiaries
Demographics in implementation area
9.1% (1,775.4 km²) of the park is located in Porto Velho, the capital of the state of Rondônia. With an estimated population of 494,000 in 2014, it is the most populous municipality in Rondônia and the fourth in the North Region, after Manaus, Belém, and Ananindeua (10). The regional socio-economic structure in which Mapinguari NP is inserted can be classified as metropolitan, of regional scope, nucleated in the urban area of Porto Velho, which concentrates the secondary and tertiary economic sectors, forming a large contingent of population with incomes from typically urban productive activities, surrounded by a large rural periphery, with low occupation density and agricultural specialization (10).
Socio-economic profile of the area
Communities vulnerable to environmental hazards or climate change impacts
Unknown
Specify primary beneficiaries
Scientific and research communities, as scientific research is promoted within the park because of the rich biodiversity of this region (2, 3). The local community would benefit from the implementation of income alternatives and local enterprises associated with ecotourism (11).
Community in general, through environmental education, ecotourism and recreation activities (2, 3).
Considering the relationship that exists between the people living downstream of the rivers that originate within Mapinguari NP and flow outside the Conservation Unit, especially in the area that falls within the territory of the State of Amazonas, some goals have been established to maintain the balance and quality of the environment in its natural state, guaranteeing water quality and air quality, contributing directly to the health of the people living in the immediate surroundings of Mapinguari NP (10).
Marginalized groups
Please specify "other marginalized group"
Rural communities (10)
Measures for inclusion of marginalised groups
The development of an advisory council's activities started as a dynamic management tool that seeks to strengthen social action when it comes to establishing the management and the goals of the project (10). In this process, a diverse group of social actors were included, organised or not in rural producers' associations, cooperatives or community groups that have varying degrees of relationship with the Conservation Unit. Included in this category are mainly the residents of federal settlements, associations of rural producers with an emphasis on livestock and agriculture in the eastern region of the Conservation Unit, Indigenous communities and self-sustaining communities (10)
Governance
Governance arrangements
Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative
The National Government is the initiator actor, and it is managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation - ICMBio (8). It has a Mapinguari National Park Advisory Council, made up of sectors representing the Public Authorities and Civil Society (8), to ensure the fulfilment of the Master Plan goals. The public administration members include institutions like INCRA, UNIR, FUNAI, DNPM, DNIT, and various state and municipal environmental and infrastructure agencies. Civil society representatives include rural associations, agricultural support organizations, educational institutions, and local communities (10)
Key actors - initiating organization
Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors)
Local government/municipality
Public sector institution
Non-government organisation/civil society
District/neighbourhood association
Citizens or community group
Researchers/university
Level of citizen and community engagement
Please specify other missing actor
National Indigenous Foundation, Department of Mineral Production, National Department of Transport Infrastructure (8)
Land owners
Please specify other landowner
State ownership and there are Indigenous settlements in the boundaries of the area (7)
Policy drivers
NBS intervention implemented in response to a Regional Directive/Strategy
Unknown
NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan
Yes
Please specify the national regulations/strategy/plan
Art. 29 of Law No. 9.985, of July 18, 2000, as well as Art. 17 to 20 of Decree No. 4.340, of August 22, 2002, which regulates its designation as a protected area. In addition, ICMBio's Normative Instruction No. 11, of June 8, 2010, which regulates the guidelines, norms and procedures for the formation and functioning of the Advisory Councils in the Federal Conservation Units.
If there is a relevant strategy or plan, please specify the theme/type of the plan
NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan
Unknown
Mandatory or voluntary intervention
Mandatory (based on policy)
Intervention is mandatory
Enablers & Barriers
Please provide details (e.g, name of the plan or strategy) for the selected policies or initiatives.
This initiative has promoted the social management of the park by establishing participatory mechanisms between various actors from the public sector and civil society (2, 10).
Barriers
The park's extension was reduced, allowing certain mining activities in the buffer zone (2). In addition, the park is facing illegal loggers who are deforesting the area (5). Illegal land grabbers are trying to legalize 120,000 square meters located between the park and the conservation area, which traditionally belongs to the Mura (7). The main threats to the area are deforestation by soybean monocultures, cattle ranching, mining, hunting, forest fires (3), and the impact of the BR-319 road construction (2, 3), fishing, Brazil nut and açaí extractivism (10). Additionally, the effects of the implementation of the Jirau and Santo Antônio hydroelectric power plants (HPPs), located in the region surrounding the Mapinguari NP, are also reflected in the environments of the UC, with a loss of biological diversity, mainly aquatic and in forest areas, sedimentation of watercourses and stress on the water table (10). It faces immediate threats of invasion and illegal withdrawal of resources which are advancing the agricultural frontier in the region (10)
Financing
Total cost
Please specify total cost (EUR)
Unknown
What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements?
Unknown
Type of fund(s) used
Non-financial contribution
Yes
Who provided the non-financial contribution?
Type of non-financial contribution
Co-finance for NBS
Unknown
Entrepreneurship opportunities
Yes
Please specify other type of entrepreneurship opportunity
The park offers income generation for local communities through services like research support (10)
What types of actors are leading the entrepreneurship activities linked to the NBS project?
What types of support are provided to entrepreneurs engaged in NBS-related activities?
Business models
Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model?
Impacts, benefits
Description of environmental benefits
-Enhanced protection and restoration of freshwater ecosystems: "Blue Areas of Conservation Interest and Public Use in Mapinguari NP: Mucuim River, Punicici and Ciriquiqui Rivers Coti River" (10)
-Increased green space area: "Mapinguari National Park was officially created on June 5, 2008, by decree, covering an area of 1,776,914.18 hectares." (1)
-Increase in protected green space areas: "Mapinguari National Park was officially created on June 5, 2008, by decree, covering an area of 1,776,914.18 hectares." (1) "Mapinguari National Park in the Amazon region of Brazil, with its rich biodiversity, is a protected area with a vast expanse of untouched rainforest." (2)
-Increased number of protection areas: "The Mapinguari National Park (NP) was created by Decree no. 5 June 2008, with an approximate area of 1,572,422ha and enlarged by approximately 180,900ha." (10) "Mapinguari National Park in the Amazon region of Brazil, with its rich biodiversity, is a protected area with a vast expanse of untouched rainforest." (2)
-Increased number of species present: "Environmental studies for the creation of the park indicated the presence of the primate Callicebus stephennashi (zogue-zogue). Recently a new species of bird (crow) was discovered that endemically inhabits transitional environments between the natural fields and the Ombrophilous Forest." (3)
.Increased presence and recovery of wild species: "Over the years, studies in the park have led to numerous scientific discoveries. These include the identification of new species and an understanding of the complex interactions between species and their environment." (2)
Environmental impact indicators
Green space area created (in ha)
1,776,914.18
Total area of protected or secured natural areas (in ha)
1,776,914.18
Description of economic benefits
-Generation of other type of work opportunities (e.g. voluntary, work for rehabilitation: "Consolidate the Mapinguari NP volunteer program, according to priorities, within 3 years of approval of the Management Plan - Program consolidated and executed" (11)
-More sustainable tourism: "we see the importance that ecotourism can have for that region and according to PARNA Mapinguari's map of public use attractions present in its management plan, we have some existing or potential activities for the park, such as Cycling, motorized. trails (4x4), short-distance hikes, wildlife observation, long-distance hikes, free camping, canoeing, diving, kayaking, camping, mountain biking, tree climbing, stand up, ballooning, motorized hang gliding and beach tourism." (6)
-Increase in agricultural production (for profit or not): "The park's ecosystems support the reproduction of fish species vital for local communities, who depend on fishing for both food and income" (10)
Social and cultural impact indicators
Other indicators
Fourteen civil society sensitization meetings were held in 2011-2012, attended by approximately 445 participants in the three municipalities covered by the park (10)
Description of social and cultural benefits
-Improved access to urban green space: "the park is preparing to receive visitors: construction is underway on a headquarters for the ICMBio team and a campsite for visitors. The work will be finished in three months (august 2024). Lucky for the people of Porto Velho, who will soon have a stronghold like this to visit and enjoy." (4)
-Increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces: "A total of fourteen civil society sensitisation meetings were held in 2011-2012, attended by approximately 445 participants in the three municipalities covered by the park. 77 nominations were collected from governmental and non-governmental institutions as proposals for the composition of the park's council" (10)
-Promotion of cultural diversity: "The culture of local indigenous tribes, such as the Tikuna and Yanomami, is intricately intertwined with that of Mapinguari National Park. These tribes have played a crucial role in the protection and management of the park and its rich biodiversity." (2)
-Increased sense of place identity, memory and belonging: "The goal is for local residents to take pride in the park's scenic beauty and biodiversity, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for the environment." (10)
-Increased support for education and scientific research: "Several research projects are underway in Mapinguari National Park, studying species diversity, wildlife migration patterns and the effects of climate change on the rainforest." (2)
-Increased knowledge of locals about local nature: "Mapinguari National Park offers several hiking trails, which take visitors through lush rainforest, along meandering rivers and to hidden waterfalls. These trails give visitors a close-up view of the park's majestic flora and fauna." (2)
Evidence for use of assessment
Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process
Yes
Actors involved in the assessment, monitoring or evaluation of NBS impacts
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
Name of any specific impact assessment tools
Unknown
Use of GIS in mapping impacts
Yes
Cost-benefit analysis
Unknown
Justice
Description of locals satisfaction with the project
There is positive feedback from visitors to the site, as it is a well-preserved place with tourist facilities. The possibility of having access to this ecosystem is highlighted. However, due to increasing deforestation by illegal loggers, the indigenous communities in the area are fighting for the government to fulfill its promise to demarcate their territory so that the reserve will be respected. Most of the land claimed by the Mura overlaps with Mapinguari Park by 315,000 hectares (7).
Trade-offs & Negative impacts
Please specify Trade-offs & Negative impacts Selected
Unknown
Measures to prevent gentrification or displacement
High-quality & Transformative NBS
Multiple impacts delivery (climate, biodiversity, just community)
No
Goal setting and impacts delivery
In the planning phase, the project aimed to address issues in all 3 key priority areas, but impacts were not delivered in all three key areas.
Reaching original project goals
Long-term perspective
Yes
Cost-effective solutions
Unknown
Equitable impacts
Application of lessons learned
Perception of Environmental Change
Unknown
References
1.
UNEP-WCMC; IUCN (2024). Protected Planet: The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM). Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
2.
Global National Parks (n.d.). Parque Nacional Mapinguari. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
3.
Unidades de Conservação no Brasi (n.d.). Parque Nacional Mapinguari. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
4.
Hyde, D. (2024). Mapinguari: o parque do guardião. [Source link] [Archive];
5.
Money Times (2021). Incêndios voltam a crescer na Amazônia com desmatamento da floresta. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
6.
Aguiar, L.R.; Lima, T.R.; Lima, R.A. (2024). O ecoturismo como alternativa de desenvolvimento sustentável no Parque Nacional Mapinguari: uma revisão sistemática. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
7.
McNichols-Torroledo, A. (2020). Los Mura y su guerra ancestral para proteger la Amazonia. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
8.
Infraestrutura de Chaves Públicas Brasileira - ICP-Brasil (2013). Diario Oficial da Uniao. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
9.
Infraestrutura de Chaves Públicas Brasileira - ICP-Brasil (2008). Diario Oficial da Uniao. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
10.
EQUIPE DE PLANEJAMENTO DO ICMBIO (2018). PLANO DE MANEJO DO PARQUE NACIONAL DO MAPINGUARI – RO/AM. Accessed on September 24, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
11.
Hangae, L., D'Amico, A., Fernandes, M., Blos, L., Faria, L., Moraes, L., Coutinho, E. (2018). PLANO DE MANEJO DO PARQUE NACIONAL DO MAPINGUARI – RO/AM. VOLUME II - PLANEJAMENTO . Accessed on October 4, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
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View of the river in the National Park Mapinguari
View of the river in the National Park Mapinguari
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View of the river in the National Park Mapinguari
View of the river in the National Park Mapinguari
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