Entre marés e marcos legais: a construção da instância de governança turística costa das falésias de 2019 a 2025 na Paraíba

Abstract

This study analyzes the institutionalization process of the Fórum Regional de Turismo Sustentável Costa das Falésias (FORTSCF), a regional tourism governance body composed of the municipalities of Conde, Pitimbu, and Caaporã, located in the southern coastal region of Paraíba, Brazil. Using a qualitative approach and a methodology based on experiential reporting and document analysis, the research identifies the legal frameworks, key actors, and tangible outcomes achieved between 2019 and 2025. The study demonstrates how the establishment of a Regional Governance Instance (IGR) strengthens multisectoral collaboration, enhances territorial planning capacity, and drives concrete initiatives such as the creation of tourism routes, training programs, institutional partnerships, and access to public tourism policies. The research also highlights the local leadership and the essential role of institutions such as Sebrae and the State Government in consolidating FORTSCF as a reference in decentralized and participatory governance. The findings contribute to the broader discussion on the role of IGRs in fostering sustainable regional tourism development.