Harpia harpyja biodiversity bank at Parana River International Biodiversity Corridor: Study Case Itaquiraí, MS, Brazil
Harpia harpya biodiversity bank
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Sub-regional |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
Harpia harpyja biodiversity bank has been implemented at Green Farm project, at BR 487, km 123. it is located within the Conservation Aimed Wildlife Breeding Facility - CCASC Porto Bonito. CCASC Porto Bonito is also developing banks dedicated to other 4 endargered species: Crax fasciolata, Caimam latirostris, Tapirus terrestris e Cunicupus paca. CCASC Porto Bonito is at the buffer zone of Ilha Grande National Park at the Parana River International Biodiversity Corridor, Itaquiraí municipality, Mato Grosso do Sul, within Atlantic Forest Bioesphere Reserve. |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Sub-regional
Country or countries covered
Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
Harpia harpyja biodiversity bank has been implemented at Green Farm project, at BR 487, km 123. it is located within the Conservation Aimed Wildlife Breeding Facility - CCASC Porto Bonito. CCASC Porto Bonito is also developing banks dedicated to other 4 endargered species: Crax fasciolata, Caimam latirostris, Tapirus terrestris e Cunicupus paca. CCASC Porto Bonito is at the buffer zone of Ilha Grande National Park at the Parana River International Biodiversity Corridor, Itaquiraí municipality, Mato Grosso do Sul, within Atlantic Forest Bioesphere Reserve.
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
To estimate the value of an Harpia harpyja biodiversity credit for specie's rehabilitation at Parana River International Biodiversity Corridor. It is possible to use biodiversity credits to supply services for environmental compensation of companies under environmental licensing process. The value of a biodiversity credit can be used as reference for investments on endargered species conservation. The methodology involved elaborating a Service Area (geographical adequacy of specie), planing, implementing and monitoring an Harpia harpyja biodiversity bank with two credits.
Mandate for the assessment
Green Farm CO2FREE is responsible for managing the bank and hired staff including professionals for developing MRV methodology and project documents, with third party validation, verification and registration.
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
http://www.pnbsae.com.br/portal/metodologias/metodologias-uso-da-terra
System(s) assessed
- Forest and woodland
- Cultivated/Agricultural land
Species groups assessed
Bird
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Genetic resources
Regulating
Supporting Services/Functions
- Habitat maintenance
Cultural Services
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
Yes
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
Yes
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
Yes
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
Yes
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
2010
Year assessment finished
Ongoing
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
2014
Periodicity of assessment
Repeated
If repeated, how frequently
Yearly
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
http://www.diadecampo.com.br/zpublisher/materias/Materia.asp?id=27319&secao=Artigos%20Especiais
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
- Indicators
- Economic valuation
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
There was a public consultancy conducted by website and towards invitation to experts. MRV methodology is public available and Green Farm has an online camera system to allow public access to update information
Key stakeholder groups engaged
specialists, professionals, children at school age, students, universities, politicians, local, state, national and international public and private environmental organizations
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
Less than 10
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
- Scientific information only
- Resource experts (e.g. foresters etc)
- Traditional/local knowledge
- Citizen science
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
Yes
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
http://www.pnbsae.com.br/portal/images/metodologias/biodiversidade_%20aguia%20harpia.pdf
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Green Farm produced a bundle of documents for a regulated biodiversity bank and promoted a meeting with ICMBIO's director to present this as a proposal for governmental regulation on biodiversity bank's credits for endangered species.
Plano_de_Manejo_de_Serviço_Ecossistêmico_de_Biodiversidade_Green_Farm_CO2FREE.pdf
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
No
Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews
The project is already looking into developing biodiversity banks and issuing species credits for the other 4 endargered species at Green Farm's CCASC.
Capacity building
Capacity building needs identified during the assessment
Environmental organizations in Brazil do not understand the concept of a biodiversity bank for endargered species and do not hold procedures to evaluate species credits and their issuance. It is possible to regulate environmental licensing compensation investmens with those, but there is no clear understanding on its benefits and relation with current environmental policies. professionals and technicians do not have a clear understanding of what is necessary to measure and monitor for a biodiversity bank, how to define service areas or produce necessary documents.
Actions taken by the assessment to build capacity
Fellowships/exchanges/secondments/mentoring programmes, Network and sharing experiences, Sharing of data/repatriation of data, Workshops, Developing/promoting and providing access to support tools, Formal training, Communication and awareness raising
How have gaps in capacity been communicated to the different stakeholders
Green Farm participates at local, state, national and international events to communicate, share and learn
Knowledge generation
Gaps in knowledge identified from the assessment
Economic evaluation of wildlife management, as weel as adequate procedures for wildlife management, specially at private properties at international biodiversity corridors
How gaps in knowledge have been communicated to the different stakeholders
Green Farm participates at local, state, national and international events to communicate, share and learn
