A atuação de organizações não-governamentais na causa socioambiental: um estudo sobre o grupo ambientalista da Bahia

Abstract

The environment is the set of biological and social relationships that shelter all forms of life. The objective of this paper is to present how Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), especially the Environmentalist Group of Bahia (GAMBA), act to preserve and conserve the environment, whether acting individually or in partnership with the Government. The study focuses on bibliographical and documental research, to understand the area’s theoretical foundation, and to collect information about GAMBA. Several instruments used in the socio-environmental cause and the relationship between the State and environmental NGOs were brought up by the research. In addition, we presented GAMBA’s procedures, as well as its Public Policy Observatory. We conclude that the third sector presents itself as one of the most important actors for the socio-environmental field due to its great power regarding nonformal environmental education, as well as the flexibility of its actions and the various ways in which institutions in this sector can manifest themselves.