A economia solidária como instrumento de gestão participativa em unidades de conservação da natureza de proteção integral

Abstract

Nature Conservation Units (UCs) are an important instrument for conserving natural resources, and are becoming increasingly important in view of the current impacts of the hostile environment caused by the consumption and production patterns of capitalist society. However, in Brazil and in other countries, they have been created in regions that are already occupied, often by traditional communities. This model of creation and other factors related to it have led to a context of conflict in Brazil's Conservation Units, especially with regard to the survival and subsistence conditions of the communities in and around these areas. The general objective was to analyze how the Solidarity Economy can become a tool for participatory management, alleviating socioenvironmental conflicts and strengthening the objectives of the creation of the area in Integral Protection Conservation Units. A combination of different methodologies was used, both qualitative and quantitative, and the work was divided into three chapters, the first dealing with conflicts in protected areas in South America, the second investigating Solidarity Economy projects developed in Sustainable Use Protected Areas, and the third proposing Solidarity Economy as a tool for Participatory Management in Integral Protection Protected Areas. The results showed the possibility of applying the solidarity economy in these areas, above all to managing conflicts and meet the demands of increased tourism. The conclusion is that the solidarity economy can become a participatory management tool, but for it to be effective, a series of efforts and investments are needed on the part of the public authorities.