Mitigação de impactos ambientais em assentamentos rurais: o papel da Universidade na construção do conhecimento agroecológico

Abstract

The objective was to systematize the agroecological practices designed and tested to mitigate environmental impacts in Southeast Pará, as well as the contribution of the Federal University of Pará in the construction of agroecological knowledge in the region. The research had a qualitative approach, based on the analysis of bibliographic and documentary material. It was found the existence of teaching, research and development activities using a participatory approach and/or action research methodology in rural settlements. Projects carried out in partnership with family farmers have designed local technical references, enabling the mitigation of environmental impacts and supporting the development of public policies suited to the reality of production systems in this social category.