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A presente dissertação resulta de um trabalho de investigação desenvolvido no âmbito do Mestrado em Educação Ambiental, na Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. Trata-se de um estudo acerca do tema “Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos no mercado de Bandim”, que tem vindo a constituir-se como um dos maiores problemas da cidade de Bissau, fundamentalmente devido aos impactos ambientais, sociais e de saúde pública associados. O estudo considerou as seguintes questões de investigação: (i) Qual é a opinião dos comerciantes/vendedores do mercado de Bandim, Guiné-Bissau, acerca da atual gestão dos resíduos sólidos urbanos e dos impactos no ambiente e na saúde? (ii) Como é realizada e como pode ser melhorada a organização e a gestão dos resíduos sólidos urbanos no mercado de Bandim em articulação com a Câmara Municipal de Bissau, responsável pelos serviços? Assim, foram definidos como objetivos específicos da investigação, dois objetivos: Conhecer as opiniões dos comerciantes/vendedores do mercado de Bandim sobre o problema da deposição dos resíduos sólidos urbanos e os impactos ambientais causados pelos mesmos; Caraterizar as práticas de recolha e de encaminhamento dos resíduos sólidos do mercado de Bandim. A metodologia utilizada para recolha de dados foi de natureza mista, pois incluiu uma componente quantitativa (recorreu a um inquérito por questionário aos comerciantes fixos do mercado e aos vendedores ocasionais que usam as ruas envolventes do mercado) e outra qualitativa, utilizando entrevistas semiestruturadas dirigidas aos técnicos do Serviço de Saneamento de Câmara Municipal de Bissau. Os resultados mostraram que a gestão dos resíduos sólidos urbanos no mercado de Bandim, Guiné-Bissau, enfrenta desafios como infraestruturas inadequadas e escassez de recursos, que contribuem para prejuízos ambientais e riscos para a saúde, que são reconhecidos pelos participantes. O estudo permite, ainda, concluir da necessidade de intervenções específicas de educação ambiental e a importância da colaboração de todos para conseguir uma gestão sustentável dos resíduos, protegendo a saúde pública e reforçando a integridade ambiental.
This dissertation is the result of research work developed within the scope of the Master's Degree in Environmental Education, at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. This is a study on the topic “Urban Solid Waste Management in the Bandim market”, which has become one of the biggest problems in the city of Bissau, mainly due to the associated environmental, social and public health impacts. The study considered the following research questions: (i) What is the opinion of traders/sellers in the Bandim market, Guinea-Bissau, about the current management of urban waste and the impacts on the environment and health? (ii) How is the organization and management of urban waste in the Bandim market carried out and how can it be improved in conjunction with Bissau City Hall services? Thus, two specific objectives of the research were defined: To understand the opinions of traders/sellers in the Bandim market on the problem of disposing of solid urban waste and the environmental impacts caused by them; Characterize the urban waste collection and forwarding practices in the Bandim market. The methodology used for data collection was a mixed research methodology, as it included a quantitative component (using a questionnaire survey to the market's fixed traders and occasional vendors who use the streets around the market) and a qualitative component, using semi-structured interviews directed to Bissau City Hall technicians. The results showed that urban solid waste management in the Bandim market, Guinea-Bissau, faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and lack of resources, which contribute to environmental damage and health risks, which are recognized by participants. The study highlights the need for specific environmental education interventions and the importance of everyone's collaboration to achieve sustainable waste management, protecting public health and reinforcing environmental integrity.
This dissertation is the result of research work developed within the scope of the Master's Degree in Environmental Education, at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. This is a study on the topic “Urban Solid Waste Management in the Bandim market”, which has become one of the biggest problems in the city of Bissau, mainly due to the associated environmental, social and public health impacts. The study considered the following research questions: (i) What is the opinion of traders/sellers in the Bandim market, Guinea-Bissau, about the current management of urban waste and the impacts on the environment and health? (ii) How is the organization and management of urban waste in the Bandim market carried out and how can it be improved in conjunction with Bissau City Hall services? Thus, two specific objectives of the research were defined: To understand the opinions of traders/sellers in the Bandim market on the problem of disposing of solid urban waste and the environmental impacts caused by them; Characterize the urban waste collection and forwarding practices in the Bandim market. The methodology used for data collection was a mixed research methodology, as it included a quantitative component (using a questionnaire survey to the market's fixed traders and occasional vendors who use the streets around the market) and a qualitative component, using semi-structured interviews directed to Bissau City Hall technicians. The results showed that urban solid waste management in the Bandim market, Guinea-Bissau, faces challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and lack of resources, which contribute to environmental damage and health risks, which are recognized by participants. The study highlights the need for specific environmental education interventions and the importance of everyone's collaboration to achieve sustainable waste management, protecting public health and reinforcing environmental integrity.
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Câmara Municipal de Bissau Educação ambiental Gestão de resíduos Guiné-Bissau Resíduos sólidos urbanos