O Programa Piloto Internacional de Proteção das Florestas Tropicais no Brasil (1993-2008): As primeiras estratégias da política ambiental e de desenvolvimento regional para a Amazônia Brasileira.

The Pilot Program was an initiative of the Brazilian government, the G7 countries and the World Bank in international cooperation to conserve the Brazilian rain forests. Compatibility between ecological, economic and social interests should be proved, revaluing the natural legacy, production potentialities and the cultural diversity of the regional population. The subprograms concentrated on supporting sustainable production, implementation of protected areas, strengthening of regional public institutions, responsible for environmental management, support of scientific research and cooperation with NGOs. In spite of structural deficiencies, the Program was one of the most successful examples in conserving tropical rain forests and in sustainable use of natural resources. The Pilot Program stood for the beginning of a new phase of responsible environmental policy for the Amazon region, with social participation, public-private partnership and qualification of people and institutions in environmental management. After the conclusion of the Program which has fallen into oblivion in the meantime, the positive results should be much more considered in future environmental programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]