# Atlantic Forest biodiversity conservation efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atlantic-forest-biodiversity-conservation-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-23T12:15:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Recent developments highlight the formalization and continued operation of natural reserves within the Atlantic Forest ecoregion.

In Brazil, the Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural in Caucaia has been officially recognized as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio). This designation protects 12.51 hectares of Atlantic Forest to preserve biological diversity against urban expansion and to facilitate scientific research and ecotourism.

In Paraguay, the Carapã Natural Reserve, managed by Itaipu Binacional, has reached 18 years of operation. Spanning 4,382 hectares in the Canindeyú Department, the reserve is part of the UNESCO-recognized Itaipu Biosphere Reserve and protects diverse ecosystems, including forests and wetlands, which serve as habitats for various plant and animal species.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Carapã Natural Reserve marks 18 years of biodiversity protection

The Carapã Natural Reserve in Paraguay marks 18 years of protecting biodiversity within the Atlantic Forest ecoregion as part of the UNESCO-recognized Itaipu Biosphere Reserve.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carap-natural-reserve-marks-18-years-of-biodiversity-protection

### 2026-09-04: Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural recognized as private nature reserve

The Sesc Iparana Reserva Natural in Caucaia, Brazil, has been officially recognized as a Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN), protecting 12.51 hectares of Atlantic Forest.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sesc-iparana-reserva-natural-recognized-as-private-nature-reserve

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Cite as: Atlantic Forest biodiversity conservation efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/atlantic-forest-biodiversity-conservation-efforts