Educação ambiental na gestão pública

Abstract

The present work focuses on the need for a paradigm change of the manager in the conduct of public environmental issues. In despite an extensive discussion about the theme and the existence of laws that reinforce environmental education with ecological and sustainable pedagogical practices in the academic environment or outside it, it is verified that the disregard for the environment is still a constant reality. Through successful experiences we pointed out ways that facilitate the work of the public manager. The research was carried out by observing the development of some programs that presented a positive result in the public sphere and by the analysis of the literature, focusing on some of the most respected scholars in the subject. In addition to an analysis of current events such as the rupture of the Fundão dam and the Feijão dam, both in the state of Minas Gerais. In this context, it is evident that from the legal basis, such as the Constitution of 1988, Law 9605/98 dealing with environmental crimes and Law 9795/99 dealing with environmental education, the manager can rely on the legal apparatus to act in the current scenario and contribute to promote efficient practices with the objective of promoting an improvement in the quality of life.