MAP-Latin America formed a Working Group of Brazilian educators, scientists, and ethno-ecologists from 3 strategic regions of the country to carry out the adaptation of Marvelous Mangroves, MAP's curriculum and resource guide for primary school teachers.

The 7-member Working Group represents diverse Brazilian realities of this continent-size country:

• NE Brazil
• SE Brazil
• Urban mangrove systems and issues
  
• Rural mangrove systems and issues
• Traditional and Afro-indigenous fisherfolk communities
  
  

3 Strategic Regions

• Pernambuco
• Espirito Santos
• Sao Paulo

Adaptation Objectives

• Produce material that will be acceptable for use throughout Brazil
• Take into consideration regional variability
  
  

Calendar of Activities

2006 - Translation of curriculum into Portuguese completed.

2007 - Adaptation of the curriculum.

2008 - Publication and introduction of curriculum to teachers in first strategic region (Espirito Santos) during “train-the-trainer” workshops, coordinated by MAP Partner Instituto BiomaBrasil (IBB).

2009 - Dissemination of curriculum throughout Brazil, in collaboration with IBB, the Brazilian Ministry of Environment (MMA), and MAP partner organizations.

Working Group and Partners

• Instituto BiomaBrasil (Espirito Santo and Pernambuco states)
• Centro Escola Mangue (Recife, Pernambuco)
• São Carlos Federal University (São Paulo state)
• Rede Associação Cananeia (Cananeia, Sao Paulo state)
• Brazilian Ministry of Environment (Brasilia)
  
  

Program Support

MAP has received support to carry out the Brazilian adaptation process from:

• Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (2008)
  
• Disney Wildlife and Conservation Fund (2006, 2007)
  
• SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Conservation Fund (2007)
  
• Mangrove Consulting, London (2007)