MAP-Latin America concentrates its Brazilian activities in the NE of the country.
Partners are located in:

• Fortaleza (Ceara state)
• Caravelas (Bahia state)

MAP’s General Objectives in Brazil:

• Increase awareness of mangrove conservation and industrial shrimp farming issues;
• Advocate for the rights of traditional and Afro-indigenous coastal populations while promoting their empowerment;
• Improve and expand networking and experience sharing amongst coastal communities and organizations; and
• Serve as a conduit to voice the concerns of Brazilian grassroots organizations and communities suffering the consequences of mangrove degradation.

MAP Programs in Brazil

Networking, Advocacy & Participation in Strategic Forums

Communications and Experience Sharing in NE Brazil

Mangrove Curriculum Adaptation

MAP’s Brazilian Partners

MAP maintains formal partnerships with 2 Brazilian NGOs:

• Instituto Terramar (Fortaleza, Ceara)
• Movimento Cultural Arte Manha (Caravelas, Bahia)

Other partnerships and collaborations exist on specific projects.