Estratégias de educação ambiental usadas para a gestão de resíduos sólidos em Moçambique e Portugal: uma análise comparativa das cidades da Beira e do Porto

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the Environmental Education strategies developed by the Intermunicipal Waste Management Service of Greater Porto that can be implemented in Solid Waste Management in the city of Beira, based on a qualitative methodological approach of an exploratory nature. To obtain the data, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of four employees, two from each institution, using intentional non-probabilistic sampling. As for the procedures, the comparative method was used and the results obtained from the data analysis based on the classification according to divergences and convergences made it possible to observe that both institutions promote Environmental Education Strategies in different contexts and recognize their importance in waste management. With regard to the environmental education strategies used, it was concluded that the Intermunicipal Waste Management Service in Portugal has more comprehensive strategies, while Beira Municipal Council faces many challenges in changing community habits in relation to waste management. The study therefore recommends that Beira Municipal Council take innovative initiatives to increase community involvement in waste management, such as awards for cleaner schools and buying waste if possible