The project enhances climate resilience by reforesting between 30 to 90 hectares of mangroves and 25 hectares of riparian forest. Mangroves buffer wave energy by up to 66% over 100 meters of restored coastline, protect against saltwater intrusion, and improve estuarine water quality. Riparian vegetation restoration stabilizes riverbanks, reduces sediment runoff, and improves groundwater recharge. Vegetative cover also helps lower water temperatures and supports aquatic biodiversity. Across the landscape, ecosystem connectivity will be improved, supporting wildlife corridors and gene flow. Combined mangrove and riparian restoration is projected to sequester approximately 115,000 tons of CO₂ over 20 years. The species mix includes emblematic mangrove trees such as red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), and buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus), alongside transitional and terrestrial native species like Eugenia uniflora, Bertholletia excelsa, and Swietenia macrophylla.

The project delivers direct and lasting benefits to traditional fishing communities in Tutóia and Alcântara, many of whom live in socioeconomically vulnerable conditions. Over 100 paid job opportunities are being created, including roles in seed collection, nursery management, planting, and community-based monitoring. Workers are paid formally via bank transfers, supporting financial inclusion and economic formalization. The project prioritizes the inclusion of women and youth, especially in technical training and monitoring. Educational outreach engages over 50 local participants in workshops on ecological restoration and sustainable land use. Community leaders and associations are integral to restoration planning and governance, fostering pride and long-term stewardship. Restoring mangroves and riparian zones revitalizes traditional fishing grounds and ensures the continuation of local cultural practices tied to the ecosystem. The project is governed through a Term of Technical Cooperation with the municipality, with formal oversight from state and federal institutions, and emphasizes transparency, legal compliance, and shared responsibility. Long-term monitoring employs a mixed methodology combining permanent plots, drone imagery, georeferenced data, and local stewardship to ensure adaptive management and restoration success.