Development and environmental conflicts in Brazil: challenges for anthropology and anthropologists

Zhouri, Andréa; Oliveira, Raquel

doi:10.1590/s1809-43412012000100007

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“…Observing Brazilian EIA practices, public participation is a recurrent deficiency (ALVES et al, 2020;PIAGENTINI;BENASSI;PENTEADO, 2014;ZHOURI;OLIVEIRA, 2012). In this context, the relevance of teaching this topic should be highlighted; if the importance of involving different stakeholders in processes is not addressed (and, consequently, the plurality of values and perspectives), practitioners will not understand its importance.…”

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Teaching Environmental Impact Assessment in Brazil: is it just a ‘Make-believe’ approach?

2022

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Teaching Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is fundamental for EIA effective practice. Nevertheless, this topic has not been addressed sufficiently, yet. In this context, this paper analyzes EIA teaching in Brazil based on the curriculum of EIA courses within Environmental Engineering programs, considering best practice principles. In addition, we proposed an analytical framework that categorizes nine EIA teaching profiles. The results show that EIA teaching is present in all the programs assessed. However, the prevailing teaching profiles reveal a limited perspective of EIA, not addressing the minimum necessary for understanding EIA as an environmental policy instrument. The weaknesses highlighted indicate that EIA teaching may be negatively influencing EIA practice and vice versa, creating a vicious cycle. Thus, this highlights the urgency for improving EIA teaching in Brazil, which should contribute to Brazilian EIA practice.

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Teaching Environmental Impact Assessment in Brazil: is it just a ‘Make-believe’ approach?

2022

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“…Observando-se a prática brasileira da AIA, a participação pública está entre as mais recorrentes deficiências (ALVES et al, 2020;PIAGENTINI;BENASSI;PENTE-ADO, 2014;ZHOURI;OLIVEIRA, 2012). Nesse contexto, vale destacar a relevância do ensino desse tema, visto que ao não abordar a importância de envolver os diferentes atores no processo (e, por consequência, toda a pluralidade de valores e perspectivas), seus praticantes não terão a visão da sua importância, o que, juntamente com a baixa exigência legal de participação no Brasil, torna o processo falho.…”

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O Ensino da Avaliação de Impacto Ambiental no Brasil: será só um ‘Faz de Conta’?

2022

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Resumo O ensino da Avaliação de Impacto Ambiental (AIA) é fundamental para sua prática efetiva. Entretanto, o tema ainda não foi suficientemente estudado. Nesse contexto, este artigo analisa o ensino da AIA no Brasil a partir dos planos de ensino de disciplinas que abordam AIA em cursos de Engenharia Ambiental, tendo como referência princípios de boas práticas, e propõe-se um protocolo de análise, categorizando o ensino da AIA em nove perfis. Os resultados mostram que o ensino da AIA está presente em todos os cursos avaliados. Porém, os perfis de ensino predominantes revelam uma visão limitada, não abordando o mínimo necessário para a compreensão da AIA como um instrumento de política ambiental. As fragilidades evidenciadas indicam que o ensino da AIA pode estar influenciando negativamente sua prática e vice-versa, criando um ciclo vicioso. Ressalta-se, assim, a urgência de melhoria no ensino da AIA no Brasil para contribuir para sua prática.

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“…The lack of clarification regarding the activity can generate a series of local conflicts [23]. A study performed in Ecuador on the conflicts associated with mining operations showed that the population fears the possible social and environmental impact in the long run.…”

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Mining Law: In Search of Sustainable Mining

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Mining is an activity that generates inputs to different production chains, making it essential for any country’s development. However, it causes environmental, economic, and social impacts that must be considered. The Mining Law provides guidelines, through laws and regulations, so the activity can be carried out in an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable way. In this paper, an analysis was conducted of the application of some peculiar characteristics of Brazilian Mining Law (locational rigidity, priority granting, among others) according to the parameters established in the Federal Constitution, in the Mining Code and its updates, and in the National Department of Mineral Production, Environment Ministry, and Mines and Energy Ministry normative acts. Moreover, the Superior Court of Justice Jurisprudence was analyzed to understand how the Mining Law is applied, in practice. It was verified that the Brazilian legislation is not perfect, but it has mechanisms to protect and benefit the miner, the society, and the environment. However, there are many shortcomings like the lack of speed in judging processes and the flaws in the applicability of some principles that compromise sustainability in the activity’s development, especially regarding the environmental and social liabilities left after mine closure.

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Development and environmental conflicts in Brazil: challenges for anthropology and anthropologists

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

Teaching Environmental Impact Assessment in Brazil: is it just a ‘Make-believe’ approach?

Teaching Environmental Impact Assessment in Brazil: is it just a ‘Make-believe’ approach?

O Ensino da Avaliação de Impacto Ambiental no Brasil: será só um ‘Faz de Conta’?

Mining Law: In Search of Sustainable Mining

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