Licenciamento ambiental: instrumento de proteção e controle ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado.

Abstract

This article aims to study the Brazilian environmental licensing process, which is one of the instruments of the National Environmental Policy, and to perform an analysis based on the main principles of Environmental Law, such as the principle of sustainable development, prevention and precaution, seeking an implementation of environmental licensing as an instrument of action of the Brazilian environmental policy, which is considered one of the most important and effective in controlling the changes suffered by nature as a result of human activities, as it acts directly in the prevention of impacts. Thus, it seeks to address the right to an ecologically balanced environment as a fundamental right, given that it is a right of all human beings and essential to a healthy quality of life, and should be guaranteed not only for present generations, but also for the future ones. To achieve the intended scope, a qualitative research was carried out through bibliographic analysis of specialized literature, such as articles, books, legal and administrative provisions, as well as documentary analysis of the relevant homeland legislation. In the end, it is concluded that it is essential to have a system that will protect the environment to ensure the sustainable development of economic activities, as well as to preserve the quality and livelihood of human life, given that this It is a crucial element for the good development of society.