PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT MODEL OF A SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING NETWORK IN THE CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (POLITICAL-PEDAGOGICAL COORDINATION OF THE REDES PROJECT)

The Political-Pedagogical Coordination (CPP) is a collective that holds political-pedagogical debates for the construction of the Socio-Environmental Training Network, as provided for by the Networks Project, a condition of the federal environmental licensing process conducted by Ibama. Composed of 30 members, the CPP includes 07 members of the Political-Pedagogical Management Nucleus (NGPP), 06 representatives of the field team, 14 community members and 03 representatives of community organizations with macro-territorial and/or national scope. The representatives must have a deep understanding of community educational processes, understand the political-pedagogical role of the Socio-Environmental Training Network and be able to dialogue with the base about the construction of the network, ensuring that it is inclusive and participatory, reflecting the needs and perspectives of the communities involved.

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PROBLEM SOLVED

With the aim of strengthening fishing communities and promoting their active participation in the environmental management of their territories, the Redes Project proposes the creation of a Socio-Environmental Training Network (RFS) covering the regions of Mangaratiba, Angra dos Reis, Paraty, Ubatuba, Caraguatatuba, São Sebastião and Ilhabela. To ensure that this network meets the desires and objectives of local communities, the Political-Pedagogical Coordination (CPP) was established. The CPP was created to ensure that the voices of the communities are heard and considered in the construction of the RFS, promoting an inclusive and participatory approach that reflects the needs and perspectives of the inhabitants of these territories.

SOLUTION ADOPTED

For the effective implementation of the Socio-Environmental Training Network (RFS), several structural and organizational measures were adopted. First, the 30 members who make up the RFS were appointed, ensuring a diverse and inclusive representation of the communities involved. Next, the Political-Pedagogical Coordination (CPP) Regulations were drawn up, establishing the guidelines and standards for the functioning of the CPP. The CPP holds regular meetings to discuss and address the different topics that permeate the Socio-Environmental Training Network, ensuring an ongoing and collaborative dialogue.
The CPP has internal regulations that regulate its functioning, ensuring transparency and efficiency in its activities. The coordination of the CPP, as well as the preparation of meetings and the division of tasks for the collective elaboration of actions, are the responsibility of the Management Center. This center is formed by the institutions executing the project, namely: Fiocruz, UFF and Unesp. These institutions are responsible for ensuring that all activities are carried out in an organized manner and that the project objectives are achieved in a participatory and inclusive manner.

RESULT ACHIEVED

The implementation of the Socio-Environmental Training Network (RFS) has already yielded significant results, reflecting the commitment to community empowerment and participatory environmental management. The first course offered by the RFS, entitled "Maré de Saberes", was successfully completed. This course provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences between members of fishing communities and environmental management experts. In addition, the bylaws of the Political-Pedagogical Coordination (CPP) were drafted and implemented, establishing the guidelines and standards for the coordination's operation. This document is essential to ensure transparency and efficiency in the CPP's activities.
Another important result is the preparation and implementation of eight RFS extension courses, scheduled for 2024 and 2025. These courses aim to expand the scope of socio-environmental training, addressing topics relevant to the sustainable management of territories and further strengthening the capacities of local communities. These results demonstrate the significant progress of the RFS in promoting socio-environmental education and community participation in the management of coastal territories. The continuity of these actions is essential to consolidate progress and ensure the sustainability of the initiatives.