Beautiful and imposing, protected areas are not just a distant haven for wildlife Protected areas are part of the lives of Brazilians scattered throughout forests and cities 35% of the water we drink [35% of the water we drink] is taken directly from the protected areas or at some point downstream The food we eat also comes from these areas We use its plants and medicinal essences to make medicines Vegetable oils and resins turn into cosmetics Directly or indirectly, all these benefits provided by nature are called ecosystem services [Ecosystem Services] They guarantee life on Earth. But some go
almost unnoticed Looking closely, it is almost a spiritual experience of freshness spreading through the body when we are in the woods Taking a step back, it is the rain and the climate in the ideal point for each region of Brazil In beach areas, for example, coral reefs protect the Brazilian coastline Another natural shield are the mangroves, which prevent flooding and serve as a nursery for fish Fishing, fruit picking and logging are essential to the economy and are made possible by ecosystem services They are economic, social and cultural benefits for human well-being Protected areas, where our
lives pulsate This video was produced by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio) and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment (MMA) The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) supports the project under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH promotes international cooperation for sustainable development in the context of the projects "Conservation Biodiversity by Integrating Ecosystem Services into Public Policy and Business Action – Regional-Local TEEB" and "Consolidation of the Brazilian National System of Conservation Units (SNUC) – LifeWeb"
