A educação ambiental como dever constitucional do estado e seu papel na preservação da fauna

Abstract

The relationship between human beings and the environment dates back to the beginnings of life on Earth. The advance of capitalism, however, caused the environment to become widely exploited, compromising the living beings that inhabit it. This article aims to create a point of analysis and discussion between the importance of Environmental Education in the protection, defense and maintenance of Brazilian fauna and how the State is responsible for promoting its dissemination in society. Systemic and demystified knowledge of the environment and the living beings that make it up guarantees the formation of ecologically critical citizens capable of inserting themselves within the problem, as well as being active agents in the search for a solution. Counting on the role of the Public Power as regulator, supervisor and propagator of environmental education and sustainability opens the way for greater dissemination and awareness of the topic. The methodology used consists of a bibliographical review of legal, biological and anthropological studies on the subject, supported by national legislation and international treaties and conventions. The results indicate that a solid base in Environmental Education allows fauna to be perceived as an indispensable component for life and human sustainability. It is clear that despite its importance and the discussions on the topic, it is still deficient in terms of Brazilian fauna, requiring greater state action so that its efficiency and results are truly achieved.