SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIONS IN SOLID WASTE IN THE STATE OF MATO GROSSO DO SUL

Resumen

This study encompasses the survey of environmental education actions focused on themes related to solid waste in the 79 municipalities of Mato Grosso do Sul, considering the implementation of policies by the National Solid Waste Policy (NSWP) and the Sustainable Development Goals. (ODS). With data from 2019 and 2020, provided by the Ecological ICMS and the State System of Environmental Education Information (SISEA), the research aims to diagnose the gaps and successes of waste management practices in the state. The methodology involved the documentary analysis of data on selective collection infrastructure, awareness campaigns, and environmental education programs in each municipality. The results revealed that 33 municipalities (41.8%) did not present effective environmental education actions. In contrast, cities like Campo Grande, Amambai, Maracaju, and Taquarussu stand out for their structured selective collection, presence of voluntary delivery points (VDP), and especially for their continued environmental education that reach different target audiences, involving various social groups in sustainable practices and the formation of sustainable citizens. The study points out that the lack of actions in municipalities with large populations, such as Anastácio and Ribas do Rio Pardo, exacerbates environmental and public health problems, due to the irregular disposal of waste, which contributes to the emergence of small dumps along roadsides and riparian forests. The absence of these initiatives limits sustainable development and the achievement of the SDG targets, such as SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The results of this evaluation emphasize the need to expand technical and financial support policies for municipalities with less activity, encouraging partnerships and strengthening solid waste management infrastructure. It is suggested that the state government create incentive and training programs to expand environmental education, consolidating Mato Grosso do Sul as a model of ecological responsibility and alignment with the SDGs.