Banca de DEFESA: MARIA KARINA MENDONÇA DE MORAES

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STUDENT : MARIA KARINA MENDONÇA DE MORAES
DATE: 30/05/2025
TIME: 13:00
LOCAL: Porto Velho
TITLE:

ENVIRONMENTAL PERCEPTION OF GOLD MINERS IN HUMAITA, SOUTHERN AMAZONAS

KEY WORDS:

Gold Miners Activity, Environmental Perception, Environment

PAGES: 136
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais e Aplicadas
AREA: Planejamento Urbano e Regional
SUBÁREA: Métodos e Técnicas do Planejamento Urbano e Regional
SPECIALTY: Técnicas de Análise e Avaliação Urbana e Regional
SUMMARY:

This study will analyze the relationship between illegal mining activity in the Madeira River (Humaita-AM) and the Environmental Perception of miners, with an emphasis on the socioeconomic and environmental dimensions associated with this activity. The research is structured around three fundamental axes: (i) theoretical framework, (ii) analysis of risks and vulnerabilities inherent to mining, and (iii) categorical analysis of the Environmental Perception of miners. The interaction between humans and the Environment is configured as a complex, dynamic and systemic phenomenon, which encompasses multiple areas of knowledge, demanding an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach. In this context, the link between miners and the Environment is investigated, examining how mining activity impacts this relationship and how Environmental Perception influences their attitudes and behaviors. The methodology adopted is based on a qualitative approach, using Content Analysis to interpret narratives and representations of miners about the Environment. The study was conducted in the Humaita region of Amazonas, Brazil, a location of significant importance for the dynamics of mining in the Amazon. The data analysis is based on the Science of Risks and Vulnerabilities, allowing for an in-depth understanding of the environmental and social implications associated with mining activities. The theoretical frameworks indicate that the Environmental Perception of miners is predominantly characterized by a Naturalist, Utilitarian and Anthropocentric perspective, reflecting a fragmented and instrumental conception of the Environment. This view reinforces the idea that the Environment is conceived exclusively as a resource to be exploited to satisfy human needs, neglecting its ecological complexity and the principles of sustainability. The results confirm the central problem of the research, showing that miners do not see themselves as an integral part of the Environment, delegating to the government the responsibility for its preservation. This behavior reflects a weakened emotional bond with the natural environment and a lack of pro-ecological commitment, evidenced by the absence of values such as topophilia, which could foster a sense of belonging and environmental care. The data also demonstrate that the Environmental Perception of miners is at odds with the principles of sustainability, conservation and environmental preservation, posing a significant challenge to building a more equitable, healthy and sustainable future. Despite government enforcement actions, illegal mining persists in Humaita-AM, sustained by survival narratives that emphasize the economic and social precariousness of the workers involved. This scenario highlights the need for integrated strategies and collaborative efforts between the government, local communities and environmental organizations, in order to guarantee the conservation of Amazonian ecosystems and improve the living conditions and human rights of the populations affected by mining activities.

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Presidente - 396638 - ARTUR DE SOUZA MORET
Interna - 2363379 - GLEIMIRIA BATISTA DA COSTA MATOS
Interno - 1905088 - RONALDO DE ALMEIDA
Interna - 2061659 - ROSALINA ALVES NANTES
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