Caving: potencialidades para o aprendizado da educação ambiental

Abstract

The destruction and environmental imbalance negatively impact the well-being of populations, requiring a systematic analysis of environmental issues that considers interrelations and integration among various factors. A new conception of environmental problems is sought, one that is not solely biological but considers deep ecology, focusing on the relationship between humans and nature in a non-anthropocentric way. The ecosystem approach is seen as an opportunity to construct knowledge in an interconnected manner, capable of understanding the complexity of phenomena. This study examines the possibility of reflecting on socio-environmental and leisure issues in cave environments through caving and analyzes human and deep ecology as tools for a new approach to the relationship between humans and nature. Caving practices can contribute to environmental awareness, promoting balanced and sustainable management of activities. Environmental education should be a fundamental part of fostering a conscious attitude, forming affectionate and critical practitioners. Deep ecology emphasizes interdependence and the importance of building sustainable communities. Thus, it is crucial to promote a deeper and more holistic understanding of the relationships between humans and nature. The objective of this study was to analyze whether speleological practices represent potentialities for environmental education.