Planning environmental education activities in a conservation unit from the perspective of Environmental Management students

Authors

  • Monica Ansilago Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologia FACET/UFGD
  • Nathaskia Silva Pereira Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologia FACET/UFGD
  • Ana Paula Lemke Centro de Estudos em Recursos Naturais - CERNA/UEMS
  • Emerson Machado de Carvalho Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e Ambientais-FCBA/UFGD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30612/re-ufgd.v5i10.8594

Keywords:

PEVRI, SWOT Matrix, Socio-environmental integration

Abstract

The objective of this study was to apply the SWOT method as a tool for analyzing the use of environmental education in the Ivinhema River Floodplain State Park (PEVRI), located in the municipality of Jateí/MS. This study is also part of the teaching and extension activities aimed at restructuring the PEVRI Management Plan. A qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study was conducted with the aim of identifying the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities. The information was obtained after on-site observation through a technical trip and subsequent bibliographical survey. The data collected were gathered in the SWOT matrix. The matrix was scored taking into account the degree of importance of the situations that exist in the park. Based on the results, a table was created with the internal and external aspects of the PEVRI. The SWOT 3.0 analysis spreadsheet from the Luz Planilhas Empresariais Program was used. The result of the comparison of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats shows that, despite the park's degraded structure, it has potential for recreation, leisure and environmental education. However, little attention has been paid by the government to the socio-environmental integration and maintenance of the park. By cross-referencing data in the SWOT matrix, it can be seen that the strategies involve action plans to raise awareness among the population, involve government agencies, and partnerships with the academic community, among others. Thus, despite the negative points, the PEVRI has positive aspects that can leverage the development of environmental education activities.

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Published

2018-11-20

How to Cite

Ansilago, M., Pereira, N. S., Lemke, A. P., & Carvalho, E. M. de. (2018). Planning environmental education activities in a conservation unit from the perspective of Environmental Management students. RealizAção, 5(10), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.30612/re-ufgd.v5i10.8594

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