Turismo e degradação ambiental na Praia da Costa do Sol: análise das transformações das características naturais 2010-2020

Abstract

The present work discusses the phenomenon of environmental degradation on Costa do Sol beach, in the municipal district of Ka Mavota, in the city of Maputo, as a result of urban constructions to meet the tourist demand that has been registered in recent years. Thus, with this research the intended objective is to analyze the impact of tourist constructions and leisure activities on the environmental component of Costa do Sol beach in Maputo City. In Mozambique, tourism is widespread as a fundamental economic activity, given that for many regions it is considered responsible for generating jobs and income. In this context, the government, in coordination with its partners, has created conditions for the viability of tourism businesses. And as a result of these political-administrative actions, the study started with the assumption that on the Costa do Sol beach there is a record of growth in tourist developments, there are still advertising panels and public signage. The process of building tourist or urban developments is accompanied by the clearing of native vegetation, such as mangroves, and the remodeling of landforms. On the other hand, the influx of tourists and bathers in the place, without adequate conditions regarding the sanitation of the environment, is generating problems of environmental pollution. In terms of methodology, it was based on bibliographic, documental and field research. In relation to the behavior of the public that frequents the beach of Costa do Sol, the data reveal that the public is not careful with the garbage, which leads to the assumption that there is environmental degradation on the beach of Costa do Sol. leisure moments have discarded solid waste, such as: plastic and glass bottles, cans, clothing, slippers, sneakers, shoes, disposable cups, plastic and glass cups, disposable cutlery, food leftovers, and others. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)