A Socio environmental approach on Coastal Federal Patrimony Management in Brazil

Abstract

This paper aims to systematize data from legal, governmental and non-governmental actions due to Coastal Management and its interface with Federal Commonwealth heritage Territories managed by the Federal Union Patrimony Secretariat of Brazil called SPU. SPU´s mission is to obtain information about public areas, manage federal heritage, ensure and guarantee that each asset and property of the Brazilian population fulfills its social and environmental functions.  Some guiding questions led the data organization that facilitates the comprehension of the information related to Coastal Management of public federal domain land and water in Brazil. It also correlates National and international strategic programs, actions and plans regarding these issues, bringing a brief discussion on Marine and Coastal Management.