http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/19219 2026-04-10T12:34:02Z 2026-04-10T12:34:02Z Moreira, Lunian Fernandes http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/85294 2026-03-16T12:27:49Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Análise econômica-ecológica da Resistência Camponesa na Chapada do Apodi - Ceará Autor(es): Moreira, Lunian Fernandes Abstract: The Brazilian territory is known worldwide for having arable land intended for the cultivation of the most diverse types of crops and, consequently, for using different soil management methods, responsible for classifying Brazil as one of the main fruit exporters internationally. Thus, policies that aim to increase productivity, combined with technological advancement, emerge with the developmental discourse in spaces previously considered underdeveloped, as is the case of the National Irrigation Policy, which created Irrigated Public Perimeters in rural areas in the country with the aim of mass production of fruit for export. However, in Chapada do Apodi, in the interior of the State of Ceará, more precisely in Limoeiro do Norte, Quixeré and Tabuleiro do Norte, the Public Irrigated Perimeter Jaguaribe - Apodi / PIJA was installed in the 1990s, responsible for receiving numerous companies agricultural producers of commodities destined for the international market. In the meantime, this doctoral research, supported by the epistemologies of Ecological Economy and Agroecology, seeks to answer how the peasant production process occurs in the face of the hegemonic model of monoculture production in the Chapada do Apodi - CE region, through 03 scientific articles. Each scientific article has its own objective and theoretical-methodological path, which are used to prove this thesis. That said, in article 01 (chapter 04), the present study had as its central objective to analyze the peasant productive project entitled “Community that Sustains Agriculture - CSA: my backyard in your basket”, installed in Tabuleiro do Norte - CE, a territory that It recently received an enterprise that uses land and water mainly for cotton production. The methodological path chosen was field research, bibliographic and documentary analysis. The results found demonstrate that in 03 years of operation, CSA: my backyard in your basket produced up to 75 different types of products ranging from culture to processed foods, representing a peasant project of resistance inspired by food and nutritional sovereignty, in aterritory of conflicts and lack of resources for small rural producers. Articles 02 and 03 (chapters 05 and 06) are in the preparation phase and will be presented at the end of this research. Tipo: Tese

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Peixôto, Maria Carolina de Santana http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/85286 2026-03-10T14:55:59Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Susceptibilidade à desertificação na Região Imediata de Açu, Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil Autor(es): Peixôto, Maria Carolina de Santana Abstract: Desertification is one of the main environmental challenges faced by semi-arid regions, impacting ecosystems and communities that depend of natural resources for their subsistence. In Brazil, the problem is especially evident in the Northeastern Semi-Arid Region, where large areas show advanced processes of environmental degradation. Among these areas, the Serido Desertification Center stands out, covering 32 municipalities in the states of Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba. Despite the recognition of this center, other equally degraded regions need more in-depth studies, such as the Immediate Region of Açu. In this context, the general objective of this research is to analyze the susceptibility to environmental degradation/desertification in municipalities located in the Immediate Region of Açu, using desertification indicators and socioeconomic indicators. The choice of this region is justified by the fact that it is located in an Area Susceptible to Desertification and is classified by the most recent environmental mappings as heavily degraded, presenting characteristics similar to those of the Serido Core, but still insufficiently studied in the scientific literature. The methodology adopted was based on landscape studies using a geosystemic approach, ecodynamics, and geophysical and socio-environmental indicators. This approach allowed for an integrated analysis of the region's environmental dynamics, associating socio-environmental factors for a better comprehension of the area. The study is structured to correlate different environmental systems and their respective levels of susceptibility to degradation, classified as low, moderate, and high. The primary data obtained allowed for the delineation of five environmental systems: Tabuleiros, Planalto, Inselberg, Serra de Santana, Depressão Sertaneja, and Planicie Fluvial. Within these systems, seven subsystems were identified: Baixo Planalto de Angicos; Baixo Planalto da Borborema; Serras, Cristas e Inselbergs; Depressão Sertaneja Aplainada; Depressão Sertaneja Suave Ondulada and Planicie Fluvial (do Vale do Açu e do Itaporanga). The analysis of susceptibility to desertification revealed three distinct groups. The first, with greater environmental stability, had indexes between 3.5 and 3.3, classified as low susceptibility. The second group, with values between 3.3 and 3.0, indicated moderate vulnerability. The third, composed of areas with values between 2.6 and 2.0, revealed high susceptibility to desertification, revealing a worrying picture of environmental degradation. Based on these results, the importance of conducting integrated environmental studies to understand degradation processes in semi-arid regions is emphasized. These studies are essential for identifying environmental impacts, recognizing potentialities and limitations, and supporting the formulation of effective conservation and sustainable development strategies. Thus, the knowledge generated from the northeastern hinterlands, combined with interdisciplinary research, contributes substantially to scientific advancement and the development of public policies focused on the sustainability of natural resources and the improvement of the quality of life of local communities. Tipo: Tese

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Medeiros, Manuela Fátima Paula de http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/85106 2026-03-06T14:13:08Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Indicadores de sustentabilidade para micro e pequenas empresas produtoras do vestuário Autor(es): Medeiros, Manuela Fátima Paula de Abstract: Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) often implement sustainable practices organically, due to a lack of financial and human resources, and in a constant struggle for survival. However, with access to information and technical knowledge, the potential for improving sustainability within this sector is significant, generating positive impacts—especially considering that MSEs represent the majority of businesses in Brazil. Given the challenges MSEs face to remain in the market, and acknowledging that sustainability enhances competitiveness, this thesis investigates the central question: How can sustainability contribute to improving the competitiveness of micro and small enterprises? Additionally, this research explores the applicability of existing sustainability indicators, including ESG-Fiec, Ethos-Sebrae, and ABVTEX. The study focused on the fashion market in Fortaleza, analyzing MSEs through expert interviews and technical visits to 30 companies. The main objective is to provide a practical tool—an index—to assess and promote sustainable practices among small clothing manufacturers. The proposed index was developed from the study of existing models and structured into a checklist of 53 sustainable practices, evaluated by 10 external agents to select feasible and relevant indicators. The thesis also engages with the field of design, recognizing that material and immaterial attributes of a territory act as competitive differentials, playing a crucial role in the success of MSEs and the adoption of sustainable practices. Finally, some of the proposed indicators were tested in real companies, revealing key findings and opportunities for future improvements. Tipo: Tese

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Vasconcelos, Emanuelle Leitão Barroso http://repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/85103 2026-03-06T11:56:24Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Fragilização do licenciamento ambiental: impactos da carcinicultura no município de Jaguaruana/CE Autor(es): Vasconcelos, Emanuelle Leitão Barroso Abstract: Shrimp farming plays a significant role in the economy of northeastern Brazil; however, its rapid expansion has raised concerns regarding land use and environmental protection. In this context, State Law No. 18.436/2023 introduced in Ceará an automatic Environmental License by Adhesion and Commitment (LAC) for shrimp farms up to five hectares, waiving prior technical evaluation and significantly increasing the number of issued licenses. This study aimed to assess the impacts resulting from the implementation of the automatic LAC in shrimp farming in the municipality of Jaguaruana/CE, taking into account both territorial dynamics and environmental monitoring mechanisms. The methodology combined documentary analysis of licensing processes issued by Semace between August 2023 and August 2024, spatial evaluation of the evolution of farming ponds in 2012, 2022, and 2024, and verification of mandatory environmental authorizations and post-license control actions. The results revealed that 91.9% of the 135 analyzed enterprises are operational, predominantly composed of beneficiaries classified as family farmers; however, although 97% use groundwater, only 13.3% had a water use permit, revealing weaknesses in water resource control. The area occupied by shrimp farming increased from 610 ha in 2012 to 1,196 ha in 2024, with 407 ha licensed under the LAC in the analyzed period, showing trends of productive densification, project fragmentation, and occupation of environmentally sensitive areas without assessment of cumulative impacts. Furthermore, a generalized absence of post-licensing environmental monitoring was identified, with failure to submit mandatory reports and relevant documental deficiencies. It is concluded that although the automatic LAC enhances formal regularization and administrative efficiency, its implementation without preliminary technical screening and effective inspection undermines environmental protection. Regulatory and operational adjustments are therefore necessary to ensure greater environmental security, reconciling productive expansion with the sustainability of shrimp farming in Jaguaruana. Tipo: Dissertação

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