Papel da educação ambiental na redução da destruição da vegetação como efeito da pobreza na localidade de Pessene em Maputo província

Abstract

The present study focuses on the theme: The Role of Environmental Education in reducing vegetation destruction as a consequence of poverty in the locality of Pessene. The aim of the study was to analyze the role of Environmental Education in reducing vegetation destruction in the locality of Pessene in Moamba, in response to the excessive use of floral resources, which is an imminent environmental problem. This study adopted a qualitative approach, with a sample size of thirty individuals selected for convenience. The data collection procedures included bibliographic research, semi-structured interviews, and observation. Data analysis was conducted using Bardin's content analysis technique and followed three stages: pre-analysis, material exploration, and the treatment of results and their interpretation. The data obtained indicated that agriculture is the main activity practiced by residents of the locality of Pessene, with the primary objective being subsistence. As a result, it is evident that the negative environmental effects stem, on one hand, from deforestation and, on the other, from practices of other activities such as firewood collection, livestock grazing, and domestic charcoal production, which disturb and alter environmental processes. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate a critical and innovative Environmental Education aimed at social transformation, guided by holistic action perspectives, relating humans and nature, especially regarding the use of natural resources.