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Amapa Promotes National Campaign "A Day in the Park" to Protect Environment and Boost Ecotourism

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The Government of Amapa is hosting the national campaign "A Day in the Park" from August 15th to 16th, focusing on environmental awareness, sustainable use, and ecotourism in the Environmental Protection Areas (APAs) of Fazendinha and Rio Curiau. This year's theme is "Protecting What Connects Us," emphasizing the importance of protected areas for health, well-being, cultural identity, and biodiversity conservation. The campaign aims to attract visitors to conservation units, raise awareness about conservation, and encourage ecotourism in these natural areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The national campaign "A Day in the Park" will be held from August 15th to 16th in the APAs of Fazendinha and Rio Curiau, Amapa, Brazil.
  • This year's theme is "Protecting What Connects Us," highlighting the role of protected areas in promoting health, well-being, and biodiversity conservation.
  • The campaign is coordinated by the State Secretariat for the Environment (Sema) and aims to raise awareness about conservation, promote ecotourism, and attract visitors to conservation units.
  • The event will feature interactive activities, such as ecological trails, contemplative walks, and canoe rides, as well as educational and cultural programs.
  • The campaign is supported by several institutional partners, including the State Secretariats of Tourism, Communications, Culture, Sports and Recreation, Labor, and Entrepreneurship.
  • The event's main objective is to foster people's sense of belonging to the environment, promoting environmental education, healthy leisure, and solidarity economy.

Statistics:

  • The campaign is celebrating its 8th edition this year.
  • Amapa has 21 Conservation Units, including the Curiau and Fazendinho River Environmental Protection Areas.
  • The campaign aims to attract visitors to 10 conservation units, promoting environmental awareness and ecotourism.
  • Over 1,000 participants are expected to attend the event, which includes educational and recreational activities for adults and children.
  • The event is supported by 15 institutional partners, promoting collaboration and coordination among government agencies and civil society organizations.

Sources:

  • "Governo do Amapa celebra edição 2025 do movimento nacional com programação especial em Macapá" (Ampagua News, August 2023)
  • "Um Dia no Parque" (Amapa Government, August 2023)

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