A Comissão Interministerial para os Recursos do Mar e o Planejamento Espacial Marinho: uma visão de governança entre Brasil e Portugal

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the current stage of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in Brazil and present a governance proposal, considering its maintenance of its management as an action of the Interministerial Commission for the Resources of the Sea (CIRM, in portuguese), coordinated by Civil House. To achieve this objective, bibliographic research and analysis of governance experiences related to MSP were carried out in the international context, in particular the experience of Portugal. MSP is understood as an integrated process that seeks to order human activities in the marine environment, aiming to maximize economic and social benefits, while ensuring the protection and preservation of the marine environment. When considering the maintenance of MSP as a CIRM action, coordinated by the Civil House, the possible benefits and challenges of this governance structure were examined. The importance of ensuring easy access to the President of the Republic in the event of dissent was discussed, as well as the need for effective coordination between the ministries and bodies involved. In general, it was concluded that this governance model has good chances of success when compared with the model used by Portugal, which is very similar to the one proposed in this study. The MSP in Portugal is at an advanced stage of implementation, with consolidated legislation and a structured and effective governance. Bilateral collaboration and the exchange of experiences between the two countries can undoubtedly enrich and accelerate the establishment of MSP in Brazil.