Análise da percepção ambiental dos munícipes do bairro de Intaka sobre impactos sócio- ambientais do processo da urbanização

Abstract

The present study analyzed the environmental perception of residents living in blocks 25, 26 and 27 about socio-environmental impacts resulting from the urbanization process in the neighbourhood of Intaka. Specifically, it sought to: 1. Describe the process of urbanization of the neighborhood of Intaka; 2. Identify social-environmental impacts resulting from the urbanization process in Intaka's neighbourhood and 3- Highlight the importance of the perception of the residents of Intaka neighbourhood on the socio-environmental environmental impacts of the urbanization process. Regarding methodology, we used a qualitative approach qualitative approach that allowed, by its nature, to collect opinions of the residents affected by the study. To this end, we interviewed 18 residents who had lived in the neighbourhood for at least 5 years, of For this purpose, we interviewed 18 residents of both sexes aged between 25 and 50 who had lived in the neighbourhood for at least 5 years. that they are able to provide information on their perceptions regarding the socio-environmental impacts environmental impacts of the urbanization process. The sample was selected by non-probabilistic sampling technique non-probabilistic sampling technique by accessibility and intentional non-probabilistic sampling. As results, the study identified that the process of urbanization in the neighborhood of Intaka occurs in a spontaneous way with scattered residences. It was possible to observe narrow streets, new spaces to be inhabited, the absence of drainage ditches, the inexistence of rubbish bins, lack of basic rubbish containers, lack of basic infrastructure and poor solid waste management. Regarding the perception of interviewees about the urbanisation process, the results of the survey indicate that the interviewees recognise the importance of the perception of the changes arising from the urbanisation process urbanization process to the extent that they can identify them. Furthermore, the study concluded that the urbanization process has caused several socio-environmental problems, among which were mentioned in the paragraph above. Having carried out the study, it is recommended that the municipality of Matola Allocation of containers in strategic locations to facilitate the disposal of solid waste.