Políticas públicas e realidade socioambiental no município de Cajazeiras - PB.

Abstract

The Federal Constitution of Brazil guarantees an ecologically balanced and healthy environment as a right. Nonetheless, river and street pollution and illegal deforestation are recurrent practices. In this study we evaluated municipal laws adopted in the city of Cajazeiras, located in Alto Sertão of Paraíba State. Currently, Cajazeiras has serious, easily visible socio-environmental problems. The main question addressed in this study concerns the legal modus operandi to face such problems. The main objective is to carry out a mapping of public policies applied in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, to analyze its efficiency for the improvement of natural environment and ensure the well-being and health of the population. The methodology used was the qualitative approach. Cajazeiras administration attitudes in relation to environmental problems were also analyzed. Our results suggested it is urgent to develop and apply municipal sustainable practices. In a general analysis, its environmental policy may be considered insufficient and requires reforms aimed at the socio-environmental aspect.