Indicador de Salubridade Ambiental para Municípios de Pequeno Porte (ISA/MPP) e sua relação com os ODS: Um Estudo de Caso na Microrregião de Brejo Santo-CE

Abstract

In this study, the application of the Environmental Health Indicator for Small-SizedMunicipalities (ISA/MPP), a methodology proposed by Barreto et al. (2020), aiming to evaluate the environmental health situation in the micro-region of Brejo Santo-CE. Investigating various aspects of basic sanitation, the research proposed the application of ISA/MPP. This index has six 1st order indicators: Water Supply Indicator (IAB), Sanitary Sewage Indicator (IES), Solid Waste Indicator (IRS), Urban Drainage Indicator (IDU), Public Health Indicator (ISP), and Human Development Index (HDI). The ISA/MPP 1st and 2nd order indicators were calculated for the municipalities in the micro-region, followed by the development of thematic maps to visually represent the environmental health of each municipality. Then, a relationship was established between the ISA/MPP indicators and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and improvements were proposed based on the results obtained. The results revealed that the micro-region of Brejo Santo presents a situation of “Medium health”, with an average score of 66 points. Abaiara marked the lowest value among municipalities, while Penaforte showed the highest. The urgent need for investments in water supply was highlighted, due to the low rates recorded, and in solid waste management. When relating the ISA/MPP indicators to the SDGs, especially 6, 10, 12, and 15, similar challenges faced by municipalities in the region were identified, suggesting the possibility of integrated solutions to achieve these global development goals. The study highlights the importance of ISA/MPP as a tool for assessing environmental health in small-sized-municipalities, providing valuable insights to guide public policies and improvement actions in the area of basic sanitation, as well as fulfilling the SDGs