Ordenamento do espaço marítimo: Políticas e desafios da pesquisa científica no Brasil

Abstract

ABSTRACT Maritime Spatial Planning: policies and challenges of scientific research in Brazil This monograph explores the strategic importance of the Blue Amazon and the expansion of the Brazilian continental shelf, along with the challenges of managing various maritime activities. It highlights the geopolitical, economic, and environmental aspects related to sovereignty and the sustainable exploitation of marine resources. The analysis covers public policies and programs governing the management of marine resources, such as the National Policy for Marine Resources, the Sectoral Plan for Marine Resources, the Continental Shelf Survey Plan, and Marine Spatial Planning. These instruments are essential for organizing and regulating activities at sea, ensuring responsible exploitation and environmental protection. The study also discusses Brazil's submission process to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, which seeks to extend the continental shelf limits beyond 200 nautical miles, securing Brazil's sovereign rights over this vast area. Through the analysis of public policies and relevant programs, with an interdisciplinary approach to connecting geopolitical, economic, and environmental aspects, with the aim of investigating how Brazil manages conflicts of interest in the use of maritime areas, reconciling scientific research, environmental protection, and resource exploitation. The monograph concludes that the exploitation of Blue Amazon resources must be based on a long-term strategy that integrates economic development, environmental responsibility, and national security. In doing so, Brazil can consolidate its position as a leader in ocean governance, promoting biodiversity preservation and the sustainable use of its resources for future generations.