Summary of Como a ciência ajuda a preservar o ambiente

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The YouTube video "Como a ciência ajuda a preservar o ambiente" (How Science Helps Preserve the Environment) discusses how science contributes to the selection of areas for preservation as Nature Reserves in São Paulo, Brazil, through the Biota-FAPESP Program. With a team of 1,200 researchers, the program has created a rich ecosystems database, which is used to identify and prioritize endangered regions for protection. Since its inception, 22 areas have been identified, and seven have been converted into Nature Reserves, including the Nascentes do Paranapanema State Park, which protects over 1,000 springs, Atlantic Forest fauna and flora, and endangered species. The program also facilitates exchanges between science and the State, providing a scientific basis for discussions on environmental impact and helping impose restrictions on monocultural farming zones. The Biota-FAPESP Program plans to analyze existing data to find solutions for contemporary socio-environmental problems, such as pollination, land restoration, water security, and disease prevention in cities.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Como a ciência ajuda a preservar o ambiente" (How Science Helps Preserve the Environment), the focus is on how science contributes to the selection of areas for preservation as Nature Reserves in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The Biota-FAPESP Program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020, plays a significant role in this process. With a team of 1,200 researchers, the program has created a rich ecosystems database, which serves as the basis for the selection and elaboration of public policies. By using scientific data, endangered regions are identified and prioritized for protection. Since its inception, 22 areas have been identified as needing protection, and the Biota program was instrumental in converting seven of these areas into Nature Reserves. One such reserve is the Nascentes do Paranapanema State Park, which protects over 1,000 springs, the Atlantic Forest fauna and flora, and endangered species like jaguars, muriquis, and the extremely rare bush-dog. The program also facilitates exchanges between science and the State, providing a scientific basis for discussions on the environmental impact of infrastructure works and helping impose restrictions on the expansion of monocultural farming zones to protect remaining natural areas. In the future, the program plans to analyze existing data to find solutions for contemporary socio-environmental problems such as pollination, restoration of degraded land, water security, and disease prevention in cities.