The project’s overall objective is to contribute to the effective participation of the civil society in developing actions to mitigate the effects of global climate change in the Atlantic Rain Forest, ensuring the conservation and restoration of the Atlantic Rain Forest. The specific objectives are: a) Elaborate strategic guidelines for the articulation between RMA and MMA, aiming at its relation with development of relevant public policies; b) Enhance the capacity of civil society organizations affiliated to RMA on climate change and carbon sequestration related issues; and, c) Disseminate the Rain Forest Law and other related information.