Socio-environmental impacts in the surroundings of Lagoa Grande in Cristino Castro, PI

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the socio-environmental impacts around the big lagoon in the community of the same name in Cristino Castro-PI. In the Lagoa Grande community, we noticed that in recent years the lagoon has been suffering a serious environmental impact, which is silting and consequently other socio-environmental impacts appear. The methodology used to carry out this research was a literature review, direct observation, photographic records, informal conversations and open interviews with residents. The research results show several socio-environmental impacts that have been occurring in the community, such as deforestation, fires, loss of biological diversity, loss of traditional knowledge and culture. With this, we conclude that all living beings remove from nature the material bases for their existence, this is part of human survival. However, this relationship between humans and nature must respect the resilience of ecosystems. For this, a process of awareness of this relationship between people and nature is necessary so that environmental problems are seen in association with social problems and the awareness that social change, especially with regard to people's education, can contribute positively to the environment.