A criação de Unidades de Conservação na Zona Econômica Exclusiva de São Pedro e São Paulo e os reflexos na Soberania do Brasil na Amazônia Azul

Abstract

This article identifies the main impacts of the creation of Protected Areas (PAs) in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the St. Peter and St. Paul Archipelago (SPSPA), regarding Brazil's Sovereignty in that region of the Blue Amazon. Through an exploratory research of qualitative nature, based on documentary analysis, this paper describes the evolution of the understanding of state sovereignty over maritime spaces; identifies the Brazil's positions, in its recent history, regarding the environmental theme on the International System; and analyzes the main aspects related to the legislation and effectiveness of the PAs created in the SPSPA. As a result, at the end of the work, it is observed that the PAs created would have been a political and untimely response to external pressures, and it is concluded that, once created, such areas could have a negative impact on Brazil's sovereignty over its jurisdictional waters, if not implemented effectively.