Brazilian jurisdictional waters - Wikipedia

Brazilian jurisdictional waters (Portuguese: águas jurisdicionais brasileiras, AJB) also known as the Blue Amazon (Amazônia Azul ), are riverine and oceanic spaces over which Brazil exerts some degree of jurisdiction over activities, persons, installations and natural resources through the Brazilian Navy's supervision. They comprise internal waters, the … See more

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Where does Brazil's water come from?

The Amazon river basin alone, which covers 48% of the country's territory, accounts for 75% of Brazil's freshwater resources but has only 4% of its population. The most dramatic departure from abundance can be found in the Northeast region, which includes most of the country's semi-arid region. ...

What is the irrigated area of Brazil in 1998?

The irrigated area in 1998 was 2.8 million ha, which represents 5.7% of the cultivated area. The irrigation potential of Brazil is estimated at 29.3 million ha, including only areas where irrigation can be developed and excluding areas of high ecological value in the northern region (Amazonas and Tocantins basins). ...

What is groundwater used for in Brazil?

In Brazil, groundwater is used in rural areas for domestic water supply and irrigation on a moderate scale. Estimates indicate that approximately 300,000 wells are being used, and over 10,000 more are drilled every year. ...

Does Brazil have a sustainable water system?

Brazil has signed numerous treaties with neighboring countries, aimed at promoting sustainable use of shared water resources. The Treaty of the Rio de la Plata entered into force in 1977 and is working as a political interconnection among the countries of the Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay). ...

How did Brazil reform its water resources management system?

The intention of reforming Brazil's water resources management system began to shape during the 1970s when other water users challenged the priority given to hydropower. Different initiatives and institutions for water management were established by the Federal Government and states such as São Paulo and Ceara. ...

Does Brazil have a freshwater management plan?

In 2006, the Government of Brazil approved its first Freshwater Management Plan, assuring that aquatic biodiversity will be an important aspect of freshwater planning for the entire country. With this plan, Brazil's Government explicitly made biodiversity a part of the decision-making process for the use of the country's freshwater resources. ...