AGENDA AMBIENTAL NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA: Um estudo aplicado no Instituto Federal Goiano - Campus Rio Verde

Abstract

This dissertation comprises a study on the practices of environmental management and the applicability of the Environmental Agenda in Public Administration (A3P) Program at a Brazilian Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, located in the city of Rio Verde, Goiás State. A3P Program was introduced by Federal Government and all Public Administration entities can voluntarily adhere to it. The goal of A3P is to align governmental entities to practices aimed at sustainable development. The following methodology has been employed in this exploratory and qualitative approach case study: first a literature review was carried out; then, a brief presentation of A3P was introduced; third, the institution’s top managerial staff completed a check-list; and finally, the results were analyzed. It was noted the need for appropriateness of the IF Goiano – Câmpus Rio Verde to promote sustainable management and social organization through environmental education thereby reducing negative impacts on the environment and a better quality of life at work