Avaliação das políticas de gestão ambiental e seu impacto na salubridade ambiental em áreas urbanas: estudo de caso no município de Pombal - PB.

Abstract

Accelerated urbanization leads to a series of negative impacts on the environment, as more people move to urban areas in search of economic opportunities and better living conditions. Considering that these impacts directly affect the quality of life and well-being of the population, it becomes essential to manage and plan sustainable urban spaces. Therefore, the objective of this research was to analyze the legal frameworks related to environmental management in the municipality of Pombal-PB, verifying their effectiveness in promoting environmental health. To this end, the following methodological steps were carried out: data collection and information in public and accessible sources, such as governmental databases, institutional websites, annual reports, and official documents; characterization of the municipality9s environmental management; and calculation of the Local Environmental Management Index (IGAL) and the Environmental Health Index (ISA). Based on the determined results, it was found that the municipality has a favorable structure to develop and optimize local environmental management, with the existence of specific bodies to deal with environmental issues, as well as normative resources and management tools aimed at preserving the environment. The result of the Local Environmental Management Index classified the municipality in the medium level class of implementation of environmental management instruments, moreover the resulting value of the Environmental Health Index fell into the class of medium healthiness. Areas with potential for improvement were also identified, as well as local environmental weaknesses. Therefore, the results obtained in this research can be a tool to establish mechanisms for analysis, planning, and monitoring of urban sustainability, positively influencing the decisions and environmental management policies of the municipality of Pombal-PB.