Papel da educação ambiental na redução das emissões atmosféricas provenientes da queima de combustíveis em veículos circulantes na Avenida Joaquim Chissano, Cidade de Maputo-Moçambique

Abstract

The general objective of this study is to analyze the role of environmental education in reducing atmospheric emissions from the burning of fuel in vehicles on Joaquim Chissano Avenue in the city of Maputo. This is a qualitative study and the sample consisted of 10 individuals, defined based on the intentional convenience sampling method, 8 drivers and 2 traffic police officers on duty. Data were collected through interviews and content analysis was used for analysis. The results show that more than 80% of the interviewees have little information and/or Environmental Education about the main pollutants resulting from the burning of fossil fuels on Joaquim Chissano Avenue, which shows the need to promote actions to promote and preserve the environment in the City of Maputo in general and on Joaquim Chissano Avenue in particular through Environmental Education. Thus, the research suggests the implementation of more effective environmental management actions to combat environmental pollution.