Contribuições dos instrumentos econômicos de gestão ambiental para o desenvolvimento sustentável no Brasil: uma análise das subvenções do fundo Amazônia.

Abstract

The use of economic instruments has been increasingly emphasized by multilateral development agencies and public managers, responsible for environmental management. This research aims to analyze the application and contributions of grants granted by the Amazon Fund, as an economic instrument of environmental management from the perspective ofif its induction and adherence to the goals of sustainable development. The research used qualitative and quantitative methodologies, using the triangulation strategy. From the point of view of objectives, the research is exploratory, keeping complementary aspects of descriptive research. For data collection, the techniques of documental, documental - electronic research and interviews were used.Data were analyzed fromof the Content Analysis technique, modality "thematic analysis" and the coding and tabulation technique. The research results show evidence that the application of the Amazon Fund instrument can become a promising and important mechanism inducing sustainabilityand development of the Amazon region. Thus, the grants awarded present direct and indirect contributions to the promotion of sustainable development. The study shows that the application of this economic instrument is a factor that enhances a more sustainable development model, and provides a relevant information base for public managers in the formulation of environmental management policies.