Análise do contributo da educação ambiental para prevenção dos vendavais em bairro de Possulane, Distrito de Marracuene, Província de Maputo

Abstract

The present study analysed the role of environmental education as a tool for the prevention of windstorms with a focus on the Possulane neighbourhood. Specifically it sought to (i) identify the (i) identify the socio-environmental impacts of windstorms in Possulane neighbourhood (ii) Describe the role of environmental education as a tool for windstorm prevention. (ii) Describe the role of environmental education as a tool for windstorm prevention in Possulane. A research is exploratory and was based on a qualitative approach. Thus, for this research the population were all the residents of the Possulane neighbourhood, corresponding to approximately 600 families and where a representative element was selected for each family thus constituting a sample of about 10 elements. A sample of about 10 elements. As a result, the study found that environmental education education as a tool for the prevention of windstorm impacts helps in that it it contributes to the dissemination of knowledge on environmental issues culminating in with concrete actions to solve environmental problems by raising awareness and training of the community. In relation to socio-environmental impacts, the study concluded that there is destruction of houses, schools, crops and falling trees and power poles. Therefore, the study recommends the spirit of solidarity among residents in order to minimise the suffering of affected families while they wait for help. The INGD is advised to provide assistance quickly, since at the moment it is taking a long time to do so in this process.