Desenvolvimento sustentável e sistemas de indicadores de sustentabilidade: uma aplicação do método da pegada ecológica no município de Campina Grande – PB.

Abstract

The problems what surround the sustainability of the planet is a factor of concern for humanity, since the ability to withstand environmental impacts resulting from human actions is exhausting. Thus, studying the sustainability - through the management tools - is relevant in that it helps reduce impacts on the nature and promote sustainable development. This article aims to examine the sustainability of the city of Campina Grande, using the Ecological Footprint Method. This method measures the pressure on natural resources from specific items of consumption. The research conducted is focused on exploratory and descriptive case study, using secondary data for indicators related to consumption of electricity, water, generation of waste and fuels. The results showed that the metabolism of the city requires an area 449.03 times larger than its land to meet their demands relating to items of consumption used.