Análise do contributo da educação ambiental na prevenção da erosão fgluvial: caso do rio Incomáti na zona do Batelão – distrito de Marracuene

Abstract

River erosion is caused by water flowing in rivers, causing wear and tear on the soil. The Incomati river has increased the width of its bed, due to natural and anthropic actions, putting at risk the existing infrastructures in that place. This research analyses the contribution of environmental education in preventing river erosion specifically on the Incomáti River in the Batelão area, District of Marracuene. The research methodology was based on quantitative and qualitative approaches. For the quantitative approach, a sample of 26 individuals was selected, through simple random sampling, and for the qualitative approach, nine (9) participants were selected, among government managers, community members, and a representative of the fishermen's association, through the method of non-probabilistic sampling by intentionality. The data collection techniques used were, questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and systematic observation. The results of the study indicate that the main factors causing river erosion are social and economic. Concerning to activities carried out to minimize the effects of river erosion, residents of the Batelão area plant trees, and government authorities carry out lectures and awareness campaigns. Finally, the study concluded that environmental education makes an important contribution to preventing river erosion, as through this it is possible to awaken an environmental awareness in individuals.