O papel das organizações da sociedade civil na educação para a cidadania ambiental em Moçambique: o caso da KUWUKA JDA

Abstract

This thesis seeks to outline perspectives for reflection and analysis of the construction of environmental citizenship in Mozambique, based on the work of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the context of education, with reference to KUWUKA JDA. The problem that guides this research is the concern with the need to promote educational strategies aimed at environmental conservation and the contribution that the educational process can represent in the search for answers to multiple socio-environmental problems. Thus, the following question arises: what has been the contribution of CSOs in education for environmental citizenship in Mozambique? The general objective of the research is to analyze the contribution of civil society organizations in achieving education for environmental citizenship in Mozambique, having the KUWUKA JDA as a reference institution. The specific objectives are: 1) Discuss the role of civil society organizations in promoting education for environmental citizenship in the face of contemporary environmental problems; 2) Describe KUWUKA JDA's educational actions for environmental citizenship in Mozambique; 3) Examine the educational contribution of KUWUKA JDA's actions in building environmental citizenship in Mozambique. As for the methodology, the research followed a qualitative approach, using bibliographic and documental analysis and field research. The research results lead to the conclusion that the actions carried out by CSOs seek to bring about a significant change in people's lives, through the exercise of associative organization, political pressure, civic education, creation of partnerships, conservation of the environment, etc