Brazilian ecosystems: degradation and capabilities

Authors

  • Luciano Zanetti Pessôa Candiotto Professor Associado da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE), campus de Francisco Beltrão.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21713/2358-2332.2016.v13.1008

Keywords:

Ecosystems. Brazil. Science. Politics. Management.

Abstract

As an attempt to contribute to the debate on the use of Brazilian’ ecosystems, this article discusses elements related to the production of knowledge on Brazil's ecosystems and natural wealth, aspects of degradation, as well as science’s limitations and potentials related to the development of research on preservation and conservational use of Brazilian ecosystems and their natural resources. This analysis was based on references from authors linked to Geography and Political Ecology, and our experience in the development of research and orientation related to environmental issues. It was concluded that, in addition to the scientific and technical dimension, the political dimension must be included in the debate due to its strong influence on the causes and consequences of Brazilian ecosystems’ uses.

Author Biography

Luciano Zanetti Pessôa Candiotto, Professor Associado da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE), campus de Francisco Beltrão.

Doutor em Geografia pela UFSC

Professor de graduação e pós-graduação em Geografia da UNIOESTE, campus de Francisco Beltrão/PR

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Published

2017-03-10

How to Cite

CANDIOTTO, L. Z. P. Brazilian ecosystems: degradation and capabilities. Brazilian Journal of Graduate Studies, Brasília, DF, v. 13, n. 32, 2017. DOI: 10.21713/2358-2332.2016.v13.1008. Disponível em: https://rbpg.capes.gov.br/rbpg/article/view/1008. Acesso em: 21 aug. 2026.

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 32 (2016)

Section

Debates

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