Title : Environmental management platform for Rural properties in brazil as an instrument to combat Deforestation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Abstract:
In order to promote the management of environmental information for rural properties declared in Brazil’s Rural Environmental Registry (Cadastro Ambiental Rural, CAR), the Rural Environmental Registry System (SICAR) was established. SICAR serves as a data storage platform where all CAR information in the country is recorded. CAR functions as a database for environmental and economic control, monitoring, planning, as well as combating deforestation across the entire national territory. Institutionalized by Law No. 12,651 on May 25, 2012, and regulated by Decree No. 7,830 on October 17, 2012, along with Normative Instructions No. 02 on May 6, 2014, and No. 3 on December 18, 2014, from the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA), the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) is a fundamental instrument for collecting and unifying information related to rural properties in Brazil. Considering Brazil’s international commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and achieve zero deforestation by 2030, this work discusses the challenges of this process and how the technological platform of SICAR can contribute to achieving these goals. Additionally, it provides decision support tools for landowners and policymakers, enabling them to make informed decisions about land management practices. This includes identifying sustainable land use practices, such as agroforestry systems or reforestation initiatives, to mitigate deforestation and reduce emissions. The platform also facilitates compliance monitoring with environmental regulations and land use policies by tracking changes in land use against established legal frameworks. Moreover, it engages stakeholders such as landowners, government agencies, NGOs, and local communities in environmental monitoring and management efforts, promoting transparency and accountability in land use decision-making. It can also support certification programs and incentive schemes aimed at promoting sustainable land management practices by providing transparent and verifiable data on land use and environmental performance. Furthermore, it integrates climate change mitigation strategies into land management planning, such as carbon offset projects, forest conservation agreements, and payments for ecosystem services schemes. Overall, an environmental management platform for rural properties in Brazil is a multifaceted tool for addressing deforestation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, combining data-driven monitoring, decision support, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation to promote sustainable land use practices and environmental conservation.
Audience Take Away Notes:
Understanding the Importance: They will grasp the significance of implementing environmental management platforms in rural areas of Brazil to address pressing issues like deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions
Functionality of the Platform: They will gain insight into how the platform operates, including its use of satellite imagery, GPS data, and land use mapping techniques to monitor changes in land use and detect instances of deforestation
Decision Support Tools: The audience will learn about the decision support tools embedded within the platform, empowering landowners and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding sustainable land management practices
Compliance Monitoring: They will understand how the platform aids in compliance monitoring with environmental regulations and land use policies, helping to ensure adherence to legal frameworks and combat illegal land conversion
Stakeholder Engagement: The presentation will highlight the importance of engaging stakeholders, such as landowners, government agencies, NGOs, and local communities, in environmental monitoring and management efforts facilitated by the platform
Transparency and Accountability: Attendees will learn how the platform promotes transparency and accountability in land use decision-making by making environmental data accessible to the public
