O papel da educação ambiental para o alívio da pressão sobre os recursos naturais na Reserva Especial de Maputo

Abstract

Conservation Areas are a special type of protected area, that is, territorial spaces with relevant relevant natural characteristics, legally instituted by the Public Power, with defined conservation objectives and conservation objectives and defined boundaries, under a special administration regime, to which adequate appropriate guarantees of protection. The aim of this research is to analyse the role of Environmental Education (EE) to alleviate the pressure on the natural resources of the Maputo Special Reserve (REM), a Protected Area that hosts a variety of life, from fauna and flora. This research was based on an exploratory approach consisting of observation, data collection interpretation and analysis of data, as technical procedures, it is a field study in which the following data collection instruments were used: direct observation and semi-structured interviews semi-structured interviews. Non-probabilistic sampling by convenience was used, covering a total of ten (10) individuals, of whom five (5) are EMN staff working in the Department of Community Development (DDC) Development Department (DDC); (2) are EMN inspectors assigned to the Enforcement Department; and (3) are members of the Natural Resource Management Committee (NRMC) of the communities of Guengo, Gala and Tchia. The results showed that environmental education activities are carried out developed in a transversal manner by the various departments, with a greater emphasis on the Community Development Department of Community Development. The actions of EE practiced range from awareness-raising lectures in communities and schools, excursions and recreational activities on commemorative dates linked to the environment. In addition to EE, the same department together with REM partners, has developed and implemented community development projects community development projects, to generate income for the communities and reduce the pressure that these have exerted on natural resources.