Banca de DEFESA: EUNICE FERREIRA CARVALHO

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STUDENT : EUNICE FERREIRA CARVALHO
DATE: 30/08/2024
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Sala SEMAPA
TITLE:

THE GOVERNANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN THE STATE OF PARAÍBA/BRAZIL: TERRITORIALIZATION, INCENTIVES AUDIENCES AN D SOCIAL RESISTANCE

KEY WORDS:

Renewable energy governance; Social (re)action; Territorialization in Paraíba; Energy transition.

PAGES: 322
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Planejamento Urbano e Regional
SUBÁREA: Serviços Urbanos e Regionais
SPECIALTY: Aspectos Físico-Ambientais do Planejamento Urbano e Regional
SUMMARY:

 

Currently, the global debate on the impacts caused by dependence on fossil fuels has contributed to awakening global interest in the search for sustainable solutions regarding the generation of energy from renewable sources, in order to reduce environmental impacts. Renewable energy sources have proven to be alternatives for the energy transition and diversification of the national energy matrix, and can also contribute to achieving global energy-related goals, which are recommended by the sustainable development objectives - SDGs of the 2030 Agenda. Northeast Brazil has great potential for generating this energy source, mainly wind and solar photovoltaic, due to its climatic conditions. However, in the region and, specifically in Paraíba, there are negative social and environmental impacts related to these energy sources, bringing serious territorial implications. Foreign capital has been increasingly attracted to the territory of Paraíba, mainly in the semi-arid region, placing the state in the position of 'hot spot' for the expansion and territorialization of renewable energy projects, corroborating the sector's scenario in the Northeast. In view of this, it is understood that the generation of renewable energy in Paraíba, despite being important for the global energy transition, has been taking place based on a model that degrades the environment and compromises its territory. This context requires governance actions that are aligned with rapid environmental changes and that consider the environmental, social and economic aspects of territories with the articulated participation of local communities. Based on this problematization, the main objective of this thesis is to analyze how the governance of renewable energy is presented in the state of Paraíba, from a territorial perspective, from 2015 onwards. Methodologically, the research relies on a qualitative and interdisciplinary approach, using the obtaining secondary data, through a bibliographical survey and review of specialized literature, consultation of official documents and statistical databases from specific bodies and, in addition, primary data obtained from direct observation in the empirical field, presenting photographic records and application of semi-structured interviews to key actors using, subsequently, content analysis and SWOT matrix analysis techniques for data processing. The results of this research showed that territorialization occurs by national and foreign companies for investments in energy (wind and solar) in the territory of Paraíba, in conjunction with local public authorities, disregarding the impacts generated on local communities. This reveals contradictoryelements of the ongoing energy transition process, calling into question the narratives of local development and sustainability. These elements have been generating social (re)actions and reflections, through their representations and a regional articulation network, with regard to mobilizations in defense of the territory. The governance of renewable energy in Paraíba still does not occur in an effective and democratic way, including the participation of key actors in the process in an articulated and synergistic way. This contradictory process of internationally demanded energy generation towards the change to a low-carbon economy at the cost of an aggressive insertion in peripheral territories indicates that public administration needs to structure itself with regard to the defense of local territories, towards initiatives aimed at transversality of sectoral policies (especially energy) in the environmental agenda so that the renewable energy sector is internalized, as a priority for local demands.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo à Instituição - BERTULINO JOSE DE SOUZA - UERN
Externo à Instituição - CIDOVAL MORAIS DE SOUSA - UEPB
Presidente - 1958900 - FABIO FONSECA FIGUEIREDO
Interno - ***.406.644-** - JOSÉ GOMES FERREIRA - ULISBOA
Interna - 1410678 - RAQUEL MARIA DA COSTA SILVEIRA
Externo ao Programa - 1205069 - WILLIAM EUFRASIO NUNES PEREIRA - UFRN