Environmental Education as an instrument of empowerment and guarantee of human rights of traditional communities in the State of Amazonas (Brazil)

Abstract

This article highlights the role of environmental education in empowering and ensuring the human rights of traditional communities in the state of Amazonas (Brazil). Through literature review and analysis of secondary data, the importance of raising awareness, promoting participation, and defending the human rights of these communities is emphasized, considering the intrinsic relationship between the environment and human rights. Environmental education fosters the active involvement of communities in environmental management and the protection of their rights. The study emphasizes the need for concrete actions to promote socio-environmental sustainability and respect for human rights in the Amazonas region, while valuing traditional culture and knowledge.