The Green Journal (GJ) is a biannual periodical publication of the Green School Program and the Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Research Group from the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) with the objective of contributing to the scientific dissemination of national and international research and experiences in different areas of knowledge. related to social and environmental issues and sustainability. Manuscript submission occurs in a continuous flow; that is, at any time, authors may submit their articles with different approaches from different areas of knowledge on environmental and sustainability topics. Revista Verde - Green Journal is based on its own interdisciplinary approach that focuses on apparently different approaches, although very close in the socio-environmental perspective. Aware of this challenge, the Green Magazine seeks to present to the public unpublished, relevant and pertinent scientific works of the most current environmental reflections; allowing them to go beyond the academic community, contributing to the construction of environmental knowledge and the necessary changes for a sustainable society.
TOWARDS STEEL EFFICIENCY: INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH GREEN STEEL
Historically, steelmaking has been a bastion of industrial progress, but also a challenge for the environment due to its intensive resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. However, in response to the climate emergency and the need to redefine the foundations of industrial production, green steel is emerging as a beacon of hope in the search for viable and sustainable solutions. The core of this transformation lies in the reinvention of production processes, abandoning conventional practices in favor of advanced technologies and cleaner, more efficient methods. The adoption of renewable energy strategies, resource optimization, and the implementation of circular systems mark a radical shift in the steel industry paradigm. This article aims to explore in depth the multidimensional impact of green steel. From its technical foundations to its economic and environmental implications, the transformative potential of this innovation will be unpacked. Its capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste generation, and foster job creation in emerging sectors will be analyzed, as well as its impact on cost optimization and long-term economic viability. Through this analysis, this study aims not only to contextualize green steel within the current metallurgical landscape but also to project its future impact, outlining a path toward a more sustainable, resilient steel industry that is compatible with the demands of a constantly evolving world.
Production, Industry, connection, emission, environment
RECYCLING & SENSORY GARDENS: AN INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL SPACE
This article aims to investigate the contribution of sensory gardens and the role of recycling in helping to make teaching and learning effective for students. In addition to understanding the relationship between recycling and the practice of sensory gardens, it also discusses sustainable thinking from the perspective of environmental education and discusses the Benefits of Sensory Gardens in Schools. The research was conducted through a bibliographic review, classifying it as qualitative research, aiming to support the reading and interpretation of sets of articles and book chapters that address the research theme. Environmental Education is strongly pointed out as the main agent that drives awareness and encourages the problems that plague the environment. Sensory Gardens, together with Recycling, can create and improve critical thinking, becoming a space for inclusion with interdisciplinary activities, influencing and involving students within the interdisciplinarity of school subjects. Making them influential in defending the environment so that they become ecologically balanced and healthy.
Environmental Education; Inclusion; Sustainability
THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING IN PREVENTING DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
This article discusses the importance of environmental licensing and the regulation of environmental administrative offences in the context of environmental law. Environmental licensing is a crucial instrument for reconciling economic development with environmental preservation, guaranteeing the protection of vital ecosystems. In addition, principles such as precaution and public participation are fundamental to its effectiveness. The regulation of environmental administrative offences and their sanctions play an essential role in holding those who cause damage to the environment accountable, ensuring fairness in accountability and preventing fraud. The liability of legal entities is also addressed, contributing to environmental protection. In short, these elements are fundamental to guaranteeing sustainable development that preserves and restores the natural resources essential to life on Earth.
Environmental licensing, Environmental law, Environmental offences, Regulation, Sustainable development.
Development of Eisenia andrei and quality of vermicompost obtained from rumen residue at different storage times and catalyst processing enzymes
The content of ruminal residue from refrigerators is generated in high volumes, and if disposed of improperly, causes environmental damage. Thus, the recycling of this waste by vermicomposting process can be a low cost alternative, to correctly allocate these residues. This study aimed to verify the efficacy of vermicomposting in residue with different curing times with or without the addition of Bokashi as an inoculating agent. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design, in a 3x2 factorial scheme (curing time x inoculation), with four replications. Fresh (3 months after collection), intermediate (6 months after collection) and mature (12 months after collection) residues combined with the addition or not of Bokashi as an inoculating agent were tested. The acceptance of the treatments by the earthworms of the species Eisenia andrei, as well as the efficiency of the vermicomposting process, were evaluated.The intermediate ruminal residue content favored better adaptation of earthworms, presenting lower mortality and/or leakage rate and greater weight gain in the acceptance test. The content of mature ruminal residue favored the birth of juvenile earthworms and provided higher volumes of marketable vermicompost and there was a considerable increase in macro and micronutrients.
Earthworm farming, organic compost, inoculant, organic fertilization.
Gray water and bovine manure in the cultivation of papaya seedlings
The use of more sustainable alternatives for agriculture generally leads to more fertile and responsible production. The use of wastewater and organic fertilization are practices that enable these results, provided that management practices are planned and controlled. Given the above, the present work aimed to evaluate the effect of wastewater from public laundry and different proportions of bovine manure on the production of papaya seedlings. The experiment was carried out on a rural property, in the District of Ribeira, in Cabaceiras-PB, using the fruitful Papaya Formosa as a cultivar, and the Eutrophic Red Argisol as a substrate. The experimental design used was the Completely Randomized Design (DIC), with four proportions of bovine manure (20; 40, 60, 80%), two irrigation waters (supply water (AA) and wastewater (AR)), and three replicates. The variables analyzed were: number of leaves (NF), stem diameter (DC), plant height (AP), leaf area (AF), root length (CR), total fresh matter (MFT), and total dry matter (MST). With the results obtained, it was possible to observe that the highest doses of bovine manure, confer better results of NF, DC, AP and CR, and that the high concentration of sodium present in the wastewater negatively affected the development of the crop. However, the highest doses of bovine manure mitigated the effect of salinity on the variables NF, DC and CR.
Carica papaya; Seedling production; Wastewater; Organic fertilization; saline stress.
Maria Teresa Cristina Coelho do Nascimento
Evaluation of the development and floristic composition of the strategy implemented in a restoration project in the north of Espírito Santo, Brazil
The study was carried out in an experiment established in 2007, in an area belonging to the Reserva Natural do Vale (RNV), in the Atlantic Forest Biome, aiming to evaluate whether the restoration strategy implemented in the experimental treatment managed to reforest, restore balance and environmental sustainability in an anthropized area in the RNV. Two treatments were analyzed, T1 which is the control and T2, where the restoration technique was applied. A 50x40m plot was demarcated at T1 and T2. All tree inside the plots with CAP ≥ 15 cm were analyzed, and height, family, scientific and popular name were recorded and also classified according to their ecological group. A total of 135 individuals were found, distributed in 13 families identified, 27 genera and 34 species, remaining 1 specie without identification, with a total density of 337.50 ind.ha-1 and basal area of 0.103m2 há-1. The families that presented the highest importance value (IV) were Malpighiaceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Anacardiaceae and Lecythidaceae, the species that stood out were Byrsonima sericea DC, Joannesia princeps Vell., Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Astronium graveolens Jacq. and Lecythis lurida (Miers). Species sampled were classified as pioneers (37.5%), early secondary (34.4%), late secondary (12.5%), climax (12.5%) and unclassified (3.1%). Treatment 2 presented better conditions for reforestation, balance and environmental sustainability, having 125 individuals distributed in 29 species and 1 unidentified specie, when compared to treatment 1 (control). It was highlighted the importance of choosing a restoration strategy that can contribute to the success of the reconstruction process of an anthropized ecosystem.
Atlantic Forest, Phytosociology, Ecological Groups, Restoration Strategy.
Utilization of Anaerobic Biodigester for Organic Waste Management at IFAM/Campus Tabatinga
The large amount of organic waste discarded in inappropriate locations is one of the major environmental problems. Improper disposal leads to various impacts, such as soil and groundwater pollution. In this context, several effective methods for disposing of these materials have emerged, one of which is through the use of an anaerobic biodigester. This research originates from the Extension Project of IFAM - Campus Tabatinga, and for this study, a domestic biodigester was used with the aim of reusing the organic waste generated at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Amazonas - IFAM Campus Tabatinga, to produce biogas and biofertilizer. The research was conducted at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Amazonas - IFAM Campus Tabatinga, where the biodigester was assembled. The waste was collected from the campus cafeteria and dining hall. After collection, the waste was sent to the Laboratory of Agrarian and Environmental Sciences I (LCAA1) for gravimetric analysis. Following the separation and weighing process, the material was used to feed the biodigester, which had a maximum daily capacity of 4 kg. The system was fed in two stages: the initial activation using sheep manure and subsequently filling the digestion tank with organic waste. Over the three months of the research, 521.800 kg of organic waste and 310.55 liters of biofertilizer were collected. The domestic biodigester model proved viable, as the biogas and biofertilizer were used as inputs for various activities at the Institute, such as jelly and coffee production, and as biofertilizer for the landscaping plants. Additionally, the research provided several benefits, including the utilization of organic matter and raising awareness about selective waste collection.
Ecological Trail in Mata da Bica de Portalegre, RN: Environmental Education in the School Setting
Permanent Preservation Areas (PPAs) have always been the focus of numerous studies due to their importance in environmental conservation. In this context, Environmental Education plays a crucial role in raising awareness about preservation, with schools being recognized as one of the fundamental bases for forming conscious citizens. In this work, an ecological trail was designed and implemented as a strategy to promote Environmental Education, aiming to sensitize and equip the school community for the preservation, maintenance, and sustainable use of Mata da Bica, an ecologically significant area in Portalegre-RN. The ecological trail was carefully planned to be educational and informative, covering various topics such as the water cycle, the importance of trees in maintaining the ecosystem, waste management, the role of lichens as air quality indicators, and, as a highlight, a practical workshop emphasizing the responsible use of natural resources in the production of geotint. The use of the ecological trail as a method of Environmental Education proved to be effective, deeply engaging students and sparking genuine interest in all stages of the trail. This deep involvement significantly contributed to the success of the workshop.
Trilhas ecológicas. Educação Ambiental. Mata da Bica.
Gameleira Trail: A Partnership to Promote Environmental Education in Contact with the Forest
Interpretive trails are an important tool in environmental education efforts. In this work, we describe the activities related to the Gameleira Trail, conceived by the BioBrasil Project and supported by the Aliança dos Saberes Project, including the process of its formatting, the construction of support and complementary materials, and visits, highlighting achieved results and identifying challenges and solutions found for the continuity of the action. The Gameleira Trail is located on private property in Una, BA, and primarily targets elementary school students from this municipality. Along its route, there are eleven interpretation points where visitors are encouraged to observe differences in vegetation structure between sections of the forest, observe species of flora and fauna and their interactions, and stimulate senses and questions about the use and rights related to the forest and its biodiversity. Since 2022, we have involved interns from the Aliança dos Saberes project to lead activities, who have been engaged in guiding and the construction of support and complementary materials. By August 2023, the Gameleira Trail had received 16 groups of elementary students, totaling approximately 265 visitors. Additionally, we conducted interventions in schools, addressing the themes worked on the Trail and engaging in dialogue with teachers to guide them on the possibilities of using the complementary materials in the classroom. The partnership established to conduct the Gameleira Trail has become an important mechanism of mutual support between a conservation project and a university extension project, benefiting both. Our joint action is not without challenges, but the Trail has been receiving visitors with increasing frequency each semester and has consolidated itself as a tool for promoting environmental education in the municipality of Una.
environmental knowledge, teaching, golden lion tamarin, environment
Transforming Knowledge into Action: Environmental Education Strategies
The concept of "One Health" has been discussed at the UN since 2008, however, it still requires a strike force for the population to understand the impacts of human interactions in the environment. From this demand, a training course for environmental educators was promoted, with a diverse target audience, including teachers, health agents, municipal employees, councilors, mayors, environmental technicians and society in general, training them to disseminate this concept and all the environmental knowledge conveyed in the event. This article identifies the audience experience through data collected with questions on the Likert scale, with the aim of providing information on the themes presented in the course and validating the promotion of this type of event through the recognition of participants' enjoyment of the content.
Training. Environmental Education. Planetary Health. One Health.
Ecopedagogical Territories in the Human and Educational Formation of Socio-Environmental Researchers
: The role of formal educational institutions should be to extend the knowledge acquired beyond their physical boundaries and contribute to the exchange of knowledge. In this context, the curricular component of the Postgraduate Program in Environment and Development (PPGMADE/UFPR) conducts activities that encompass both in-class sessions at the university facilities and off-campus visits to eco-pedagogical sites, involving various disciplines, their instructors, and students. As an illustrative example, we will discuss a visit to the Marumby Agroforestry Station in Morretes, Paraná, conducted as part of the Environmental Epistemology and Environment and Development courses. The objective of this article is to explore how these visits to eco-pedagogical sites can influence the personal and educational development of researchers enrolled in postgraduate programs focused on socio-environmental studies. The methodological approach is qualitative and phenomenological, where observations and field diary notes, along with discussion circles, provide the foundation for theoretical discussions. Among the findings, it was observed that experiences in eco-pedagogical settings significantly contribute to the training of socio-environmental researchers, with expected impacts on research, as well as personal and educational actions.
Human Training, Education, Socio-environmental Research.
Urban Solid Waste (USW): Particularities and Scenarios Related to Generation and Disposal
Urban Solid Waste (MSW) – household waste and urban cleaning waste – are elements directly linked to human activity, with their descard resulting from the acquisition and consumption of goods and products. Therefore, the environmental impacts resulting from incorrect and/or negligent management appear as villains for the environment and society. Therefore, understanding its characteristics, the legislation applied, as well as its particularities in Brazil and its regions are essential, whether to understand the current scenario or to seek environmentally viable solutions to minimize this problem. The research was based on recent data from official bodies, magazines, periodicals, scientific articles, websites, monographs and dissertations, in order to, in a descriptive way, gather precise and analytical information regardless of the topic. From the investigation carried out, it was possible to understand the particularities of MSW, especially related to the negative impacts that can cause its inadequate disposal, the panorama at Brazilian level regarding collection and also regarding waste generation. Finally, this work also showed alternatives to be adopted regarding the environmentally appropriate disposal of these materials in the environment, highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each procedure.
Reflections on the Environmental Dimension in the Pedagogical Political Project of Two Schools in the Municipality of Campo Maior, Piauí
The Pedagogical Political Project of a school must be built based on a significant intentionality in which all subjects involved in this practice need to participate in its construction and execution process. In this context, Environmental Education must be comprehensively included in the document to promote reflective actions on the environmental dimension present in the local and global reality. Therefore, the general objective of this study is to characterize the environmental dimension present in the Pedagogical Political Project of two schools in the municipality of Campo Maior, Piauí. The specific objectives were: to identify how the environmental dimension is included in the documents, as well as to verify the projects developed in the two institutions that are in line with the theme. The methodology used was characterized by a qualitative approach, with an exploratory and descriptive character. The survey and data collection were carried out through bibliographic and documentary research. The results obtained reveal that the environmental dimension is addressed in the manuscripts from a naturalistic perspective, with an emphasis on the development of specific projects aimed at environmental conservation. It is concluded that it is important to think about the inclusion of this theme in the Pedagogical Political Project of schools in a more solid way, through public policies that reflect the real needs of the institution, its aspirations and difficulties.
Environmental education. Formal education. Environment.
Creating Habitats Project for Socio-Environmental Education at the Julita Foundation, Zona Sul, São Paulo
We are living in a planetary crisis, where it is urgent and necessary to prioritize environmental issues in our decision-making processes. In the Jardim São Luís neighborhood, located in the periphery of the southern zone of São Paulo, this situation is even more drastic due to the scarcity of green and leisure spaces. How can we provide the population with an encounter with nature, create this affective relationship, and bring a critical, social perspective? This is the goal of the “Creating Habitats” project, in which we conduct environmental education activities with children and young people aged 1 to 17, promoting greater contact with nature through the four elements and permaculture techniques needed to modify the local reality. Additionally, to ensure the work is comprehensive and interdisciplinary, we conducted periodic training sessions with the educators of these spaces. In two years, we carried out 2,850 environmental education activities with children and young people aged 1 to 17, and we developed 16 continuous training sessions with the educators. This approach enables the consideration of environmental education as an everyday, transversal practice beyond the activity itself, extending beyond the walls of the Julita Foundation.
Environmental education; permaculture; sustainability; interdisciplinarity.
Production and Disposal of Waste in Rural Schools - Pertinent Reflections
The study discusses the production and disposal of waste in rural schools and brings some reflections relevant to this topic, since there seems to be little concern regarding waste generated in rural areas, however in recent decades these spaces have started to develop several other activities other than agriculture and livestock, which generate waste production. The rural population also began to consume more industrialized products. The objective of the study was to verify and analyze the production and disposal of waste in rural schools, located in the states of Pará and Maranhão. This study sought to answer the following research question: Based on the data analyzed in the reports of the Socio-Educational Research II, prepared by the Rural Education Degree students, we can say that the waste produced in the schools surveyed is disposed of appropriately, as proposed by National Solid Waste Policy? This is an exploratory research with a qualitative and quantitative approach. A bibliographical review was carried out on the researched topic, as well as reading and analysis of 41 reports prepared by students on the Degree in Rural Education course at Unifesspa, which presented data regarding the disposal of waste in rural schools. The bibliographic review was carried out by reading articles, books by authors such as (LOUREIRO, 2012), (LEFF, 2001), (MORIM, 2015), (OLIVEIRA & WHERMANN, 2018) and others, as well as data analysis secondary schools of the National Health Foundation (FUNASA, 2020) and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE, 2022). The study pointed out that the destination of waste generated in the schools surveyed is burning or left in the open, also discarded on the sides of roads or highways. The study pointed out that the incorrect disposal of waste in rural schools and in rural areas as a whole can cause several problems of a socio-environmental nature, such as: contamination of the soil, groundwater, rivers and streams, as well as fires that can reach uncontrollable proportions, it can also affect the health of the population due to the proliferation of insect vectors of diseases such as dengue among others.
Waste Production; Waste Disposal; Rural Schools
Student perceptions in the global south on climate change: establishing a valid questionnaire
The consequences of Global Climate Change (GCC) constitute the greatest socio-environmental challenge of contemporary times, especially due to the inequality with which they manifest between countries of the Global North and the Global South. This investigation is contextualized in the evaluation of perceptions regarding aspects such as proximity, materiality, and temporality factors among school audiences, both female and male, aged between 12 and 14 years in the cities of Punta Arenas (Chile) and São Paulo (Brazil). The objective is to establish a robust instrument, with validity and internal consistency, for the continuous monitoring of these perceptions and the subsequent adjustment of pedagogical actions aimed at this audience. Using a quantitative instrument with scale responses, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) steps were carried out to outline the latent variables, as well as the evaluation of the internal consistency of the factors established in the EFA. The scales employed had adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.7), and the represented model showed adherence to adequacy indicators (CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.96, RMSEA = 0.05). The scales also proved valid for detecting differences between audiences whose perceptions vary according to the literature. Statistical differences were identified between the scores of different genders regarding perceptions of proximity (p-value < 0.01) and materiality (p-value < 0.01), as well as between different cities (p-value < 0.01) concerning proximity, and the year of study (p-value < 0.01) regarding the materiality of GCC.
Climate Perception; Questionnaire Validation; Gender; Global South; Quantitative Research.
Socio-environmental perception of communities in the metropolitan region of Belém/PA from environmental education activities
This study analyzes the socio-environmental perception of participants in environmental education initiatives promoted by the Environmental Education Coordination Office of the Pará State Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability, through the implementation of the "TerPaz" public policy, in the Terra Firme (Belém) and Icuí-Guajará (Ananindeua) neighborhoods. The methodology used consisted of questionnaires to collect data after the "Reuse of solid household waste and entrepreneurship" workshops, the answers to which were subjected to a qualitative and quantitative analysis in order to assess the participants' perceptions and opinions on the subject. The results pointed to a perception on the part of those involved of the importance of more responsible and balanced management of natural resources, in line with the principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability, as fundamental pillars for building a more sustainable society committed to people's quality of life. This interconnection between the economy, society and the environment can be explored as a strategy for developing public policies that encourage the adoption of sustainable practices in a context of social vulnerability.
Sensibilização socioambiental, Práticas sustentáveis, Políticas públicas.
Elementary education teachers' perception of environmental education during the covid-19 pandemic, Apodi/RN
The crisis triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic added to other crises already in force, including climate, social and educational crises, as it was necessary to adopt a remote teaching system in educational institutions. This work discusses EE in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, when classes began to be held remotely, and its main objective is to identify the perception of Environmental Education in times of pandemic among elementary school teachers. Methodologically, interviews were carried out with 10 teachers from elementary school II at the Valdemiro Pedro Viana State School, located on the Santa Rosa II site, in the rural area of Apodi-RN. The results presented indicate that the teachers participating in the research have knowledge about EA, make an association between the theme of the environment, EA and coronavirus; and, they use the tools available on the internet for their pedagogical practices. The field research carried out with 10 teachers from elementary school II at EEVPV, made it possible to understand the teachers' perception of Environmental Education in times of pandemic, and having as a guiding hypothesis that EE in educational practices occurs in a creative way even in the face of the difficulties encountered during this pandemic period.
Environmental Education. School environment. Changes in societal behavior. Pandemic.
PAR-SCHOOL: School Environmental Diagnosis Methodology
This article aims to present the Rapid Assessment Protocol for Schools – PAR-E, a methodology created to diagnose school environmental quality, presenting its use as a pedagogical methodology for use in schools and presenting a model, result and analysis of a diagnosis made in a public school in the city of Juazeiro/BA. We used as theoretical and methodological support the studies of Botelho (2017); Silva (2016) and Mynaio (2001). We conclude that this methodology makes it possible to see environmental problems in schools with a view to provoking changes and reflections in schools so that they are motivators and multipliers of environmental actions, which is a great contribution to the process of building knowledge and sustainable change in the urban environment.
PAR-E. Diagnóstico Ambiental. Ambiente Urbano. Meio Ambiente Escolar.
Technical-scientific methodology for participatory geoenvironmental characterization of agroecosystems in the brazilian semi-arid region
Due to the look of information about geoaenvironmental conditions of their properties, farming families are often unaware of the benefits of public policies to which they are entitled. Because of this, it is important to know the environment where they live to identify the opportunities and potential that exist in each place, with a view to a productive agroecosystem.The set of information and alternatives, supported by an illustrated dynamic of some of the representative spaces, makes up what we call “participatory geoenvironmental characterization”. This methodology can be used and adapted by agricultural technicians and/or extensionists who work in rural areas and have the opportunity, together wth farmers, to generate a record of the geoenvironmental characterization of their properties. The objective of the present work is to develop and test the participatory methodology of geoenvironmental characterization in the construction of the description of the rural space where agroecosystems are located, aiming to support decision-making regarding the productive activities of family-based farmers in the Brazilian Semiarid region. In the geoenvironmental characterization process, a diverse set of information, tools, techniques and elements was gathered, allowing dialogue between the technical work team and farmers. This dialogue resulted in the generation of a sequence of actions appropriate to each situation, with its own validation, in representative environments of the Brazilian Semiarid region. Two different geoenvironments were worked on, the methodology being tested in each of them and, in the end, validated with the results. It was found that one of the geoenvironments is made up of two agroecosystems, while the other is made up of four agroecosystems. All agroecosystems had indications for use and recommendations for agricultural practices, aiming for agricultural production in a rational and sustainable way. The results found may be part of a geoenvironmental characterization prioritization matrix, serving any extensionist who needs to apply the methodology, adapting it to their reality.
geoenvironment, landscape analysis, family farming, soils
Mapping environmental, agrarian and urban conflicts: pedagogical experience using the Padlet
Whether in the countryside or in the city, the capitalist model of appropriation of the environment generates several conflicts, mainly involving traditional or peripheral populations. Giving visibility to these conflicts is essential to support the resistance of those affected. The objective of this article is to present a report on the pedagogical experience in the development of the Map of Environmental, Agrarian and Urban Conflicts of the North and Northwest of Fluminense, constructed in a collective and collaborative way within the scope of the discipline “Special Topics in Urban Studies: Urban and Socio-Environmental Conflicts” , taught by the authors at the Postgraduate Program in Social Policies at the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro. The platform used to create the map was Padlet, a tool that allows the creation of interactive, collaborative and free murals. The database to locate the conflicts was, initially, the CAPES Catalog of Theses and Dissertations, followed by a search for scientific articles and news, with the municipalities of the north and northwest regions of the state of Rio de Janeiro as a territorial cut. In total, 35 conflicts were identified, nine urban, nine agrarian and 17 environmental. Each conflict was registered on a form with pre-defined categories.
Environmental Conflicts; Agrarian Conflicts; Urban Conflicts; North and Northwest Fluminense; Padlet
Urban legislation and the right to the city: a study of the municipal master plan of Petrolina
Urban legislation is an important instrument for regularizing the use and occupation of urban land, as well as enabling the application of urban restructuring policies throughout the national territory. At the municipal scale, the legislation provides for the formulation of the Municipal Master Plan so that the principles and instruments stated can be implemented in all municipalities with a population above twenty thousand inhabitants. This research seeks to analyze the formulation of Brazilian urban legislation concerning instruments for regularizing the use and occupation of urban space, as well as understand the Participatory Territorial Master Plan of the municipality of Petrolina and its viability as a planning mechanism for the growth and development of the city. Bibliographical research was used as a methodological guide using a reference focused on the study of legal instruments and the city's production, as well as field research where a photographic survey of the study area was carried out. These analyses were guided by the method of Dialectical Historical Materialism, which allowed us to understand the socio-spatial implications based on the actions of the various agents of the city's spatial production. The constitutional text requires the creation of specific municipal legislation, to this end, the mandatory construction of master plans that incorporate its principles was necessary. In Petrolina, despite the Municipal Master Plan existing since 2022, its inability, as a regulatory instrument, to resolve some historical problems existing in the city and, in this way, prevent future problems by ensuring that the use of urban space occurs within standards. That enables quality of life and conservation of the environment. There is also a significant increase in unstructured neighborhoods lacking basic services for the population.
Urban legislation; municipal master plan; production of urban space.
Socio-environmental inclusion in protected areas: a case study of Fernão Dias park
This article discusses the importance of Environmental Protection Areas (APAs) in the environmental management of territories, focusing on the Fernão Dias APA located in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte. The research aimed to highlight the benefits of applying environmental education and developing actions to enhance the sustainable use of the APA by involving the community in park activities. Methodological procedures involved a local diagnosis and the development of strategies based on this diagnosis. The diagnosis was conducted through park visits, study area analysis, and the use of a checklist to describe the landscape and environmental perception. Results indicated that the Fernão Dias APA has great potential for use and increased public participation in activities. However, obstacles such as the presence of hills that hinder access, frequent invasions, and exotic species occupying the space were identified. Therefore, mitigating and improvement measures were proposed, including educational programs, environmental education, partnerships with local producers, cultural and artistic events, interpretive trails, informative signs, volunteering, and conservation actions.
Unidades de conservação; Educação Ambiental; Desenvolvimento Sustentável.
Impacts of the lack of sanitation: a view on health, environment, and quality of life in Salgueiro, Pernambuco
The lack of sanitation, including open sewage, inadequate paving, and improper waste management, results in serious health issues, environmental degradation, and social inequalities, affecting low-income communities. With this in mind, this paper discusses the lack of basic sanitation in a neighborhood in Salgueiro, Pernambuco, highlighting its impacts on the public health, the environment, and the quality of life. The study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the impacts of sanitation deficiencies on the residents' quality of life, investigating the correlation between diseases and the absence of sanitation. The research data was obtained through surveys and interviews with the 20 residents of the Nossa Senhora Aparecida neighborhood. The results demonstrated that the lack of sanitation affects health, the environment, and the quality of life, leading to issues such as waterborne diseases, unpleasant odors, water and soil contamination, and social inequalities. The conclusion emphasizes the need for effective public policies, social mobilization, and environmental education, enhancing investments in sanitation as a crucial measure for a healthier and more sustainable future in disadvantaged communities.
Basic sanitation, Pollution, Diseases, Public health, Public policies
The Igarapé Tauari as a non-formal teaching space: Didactic sequence on environmental education and solid waste in the 2nd year of elementary school
The teaching of Natural Sciences in the initial years of Elementary School (EF) is the ideal space for the use of non-formal, non-institutionalized teaching spaces. The Tauari stream, an in-locus study, located in the city of Boa Vista/RR, whose bed has an area of ​​buriti trees (Mauritia flexuosa), a green forest that is used as a solid waste deposit space, content to be explored in this research. The objective was to verify the students' prior knowledge about environmental education based on Solid Waste with a focus on the non-formal space of the Tauari stream. The applied research, with a qualitative, descriptive approach and based on the three pedagogical moments of Delizoicov, Angotti and Pernambuco (2018), allowed observing the students' prior knowledge about Solid Waste and the non-formal space Tauari stream. During the organization of knowledge, students gradually presented evidence that demonstrated knowledge that made them capable of identifying the problem addressed, based on dialogued reflections, permeating more assertive and demonstrative attitudes and actions during the application. The field visit to the Tauari stream led students to a glimpse of emotional euphoria, effectively consolidating knowledge in teaching and learning, giving a new meaning that it is possible to use non-formal teaching spaces to enhance Environmental Education. Emphasizing that this non-formal space has an ecological plurality of themes to be explored. Finally, in the application of knowledge, students were able to apply in practice the knowledge learned about environmental, scientific and ecological aspects. It is concluded that there have been considerable advances in the teaching and learning of students, demonstrating that they are capable of acting, personally and collectively, with respect, autonomy, responsibility and flexibility.
Solid Waste, Igarapé Tauari, Teaching natural sciences, Elementary School
Non-formal spaces as tools that enhance a critical approach to environmental education
Non-formal spaces for the development of environmental education have been seen as enriching formal curricula, constituting a tool of great pedagogical potential, opening up an endless range of options for students and educators such as, for example, the integration of theory into practice. In this sense, the aforementioned study aims to answer the following investigative question: What contribution can the non-formal spaces Igarapé Waí and Igarapé Grande offer to promote environmental education in an 8th grade class of elementary school II in a school in Boa Vista, Roraima? In order to answer this investigative question, we applied a didactic sequence focusing on water resources in an 8th grade class of elementary school II, at a state school in Boa Vista, Roraima, with the aim of raising awareness in the school community about preservation and conservation of the igarapés that cross the city of Boa Vista. The didactic sequence emerged from the disciplines Non-Formal Spaces and Science Teaching under the focus of Environmental Education, through the Professional Master's Degree in Science Teaching at the State University of Roraima, linked to the Graduate Program in Science Teaching PPGEC. The study is characterized as a research with a qualitative approach, of the descriptive and interpretative type, with the use of bibliographic techniques. Data collection was carried out during the application of the didactic sequence through written records in the field diary format, of the diagnostic, discursive and written activity, participation in the class developed in the igarapés and creation of posters and infographics. In this way, the didactic sequence demonstrated that the igarapés as non-formal spaces have great potential for the development of activities related to science teaching, and should be seen as a possibility to integrate theory and practice, developing awareness and perception of students. students, providing opportunities for knowledge, in addition to strengthening relations between the school community and the environment.
Science Teaching; Water resources; Cross contemporary theme
Environmental education: legal provisions relevant to teacher training in Rondonia
Environmental education plays a fundamental role in shaping environmentally conscious citizens in a world marked by growing environmental challenges. In this context, where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly serious, teacher training becomes a matter of significant importance for building a sustainable future. Teachers are responsible for imparting knowledge and values related to environmental awareness to future generations. The aim of this research was to investigate the relevant legal provisions for teacher training in Rondônia, with a focus on environmental education. The research sought to analyze which public policies and educational regulations in Rondônia mandate the compulsory inclusion of environmental education in teacher training curricula at the higher education level, considering national legislation. The incorporation of environmental education into teacher training curricula is a complex challenge influenced by the educational public policies of each region. In the state of Rondônia, located in the southwestern Amazon of Brazil, biodiversity makes environmental education a priority. The research utilizes qualitative methods, including literature review and document analysis. The results highlight the existence of legal frameworks that establish environmental education at all levels of education in Brazil, but they also point out challenges in the effective implementation of regulations at the state level, as well as a lack of training, resources, and coordination among educational institutions. Furthermore, it underscores the scarcity of research on environmental education in teacher training in Rondônia, which represents a challenge for the sustainable development of the region.
Curricular Integration. Professional Training. Educational Policies.
Environmental Education from the four-dimensional perspective of human ecology
Rather than advocating for the environment through the same old paths of preservation and sustainability, a Cartesian unidimensional and fragmented conception, this study seeks to reflect on the humanization of environmental education by recognizing four specific dimensions of human life (bodily, social, socio-environmental, and eco-spiritual), as indivisible extensions of the network of ecosystemic relationships within the biosphere. To achieve the proposed objective, a literature review method was adopted, focusing on the principles of Complexity Theory and particularly on the perspective of Human Ecology, a science and/or paradigm still emerging in Brazil and worldwide. The results suggest that environmental education in school settings can (and should) be developed from a more human, multidimensional, and transcendent perspective, opposing the hegemonic and conservative conceptions historically conventioned by Western societies.
Multidimensional Environmental Education; Humanization of Environmental Education; Quadridimensional Environmental Education; Human Ecology.
Environmental education and agroecological practices in full-time schools as curricular elements and mitigants of climate change
The mass media daily report some extreme weather phenomena and, every day, there is a lot of talk about environmental education, as well as production methods that do not harm the soil and the environment. At this juncture, discussions are opening up about environmental education and agroecological practices. Recently, the Ministry of Education launched the full-time school program with the aim of improving the quality of public education offered. Given the importance of this policy of increasing school time, it is necessary to reflect on the quality of learning that these students should receive in this extra time, with a longer workload. The school must create strategies and improve the curriculum so as not to cause fatigue with decontextualized educational content for the student, contributing to the strengthening of social bonds and the exchange of experiences for their family and community life. In this sense, this study aims to present the activities developed within the scope of Escola Rural Paulo Limaverde, in the district of Santa Fé, in Crato, Ceará, as a contribution to environmental education and agroecological practices in the full-time school as curricular and mitigating elements of climate change. The methodology used took into account the following building elements: participant observation, bibliographic survey, research on the National Institute of Meteorology platform – INMET/CLIMAP 3.0, with production of graphs related to temperature variation in the municipality of Crato-Ceará, direct contacts with the school management nucleus, students, teachers, parents and dissemination organizations that promote agroecological practices in partnership with local peasant social organizations. To support the arguments, we define historical-dialectical materialism as a theoretical orientation, as we understand that structural changes in society begin in the economic sphere. The actions studied in the analyzes of this work led to the conclusion that the urgent need to strengthen environmental education experiences and agroecological practices is a guide to attitudes that change or even reduce the constant impacts in the climate field, especially with the increase in temperature and low rainfall levels for agricultural production. The organization of events in the school community sought to involve everyone in discussions and dissemination of actions, through ecological cycling tours, planting native trees, launching seed bombs, supporting local organic production fairs with agroecological practices in communities in the district. of Santa Fé. Understanding the mechanics of nature is an important step to reflect a dynamic of living and establishing values ​​and creating structures that strengthen the foundations that support an entire complex system of biological composition of life with interdisciplinary environmental education, agroecological practices and social technologies that are highlighted as steps to be followed.
Contextualized education; curriculum; peasant families; temperature variation
Solid waste disposal: a PEV experience at IFSERTÃO-PE, Petrolina Campus
Solid waste, more precisely called garbage, corresponds to all material originating from man's daily activities in society. The excessive generation and environmentally safe final disposal of solid waste have been the focus of many discussions and research that seek alternatives to mitigate or solve one of humanity's biggest concerns. Law nº 12,305/2010 established the National Solid Waste Policy and seeks in its guidelines to encourage and promote integrated management and management of solid waste, whatever its nature, assigning responsibility to public managers for the development of projects to promote integrated management and environmentally appropriate management of solid waste in the country. With the Law, responsibility for waste is now shared between citizens, companies, city halls and the state and federal governments. Using the concepts of sectorial agreement and shared responsibility, this work presents a selection of actions developed by the PEV team linked to the Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano Campus Petrolina related to the disposal of 1751 fluorescent lamps, 21 kg of batteries, 38 kg of gloves, latex, 70% reduction in the volume of heavy metals and implementation of selective collection.
Sector agreement; Reverse logistic; Solid waste; Shared responsibility.