Implications of Climate Events on Waste Picker Organizations in Rio Grande do Sul/RS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15210/cedepem.v3i3.30998

Abstract

Abstract: The research highlights the challenges encountered by recyclable material collectors, particularly during calamitous events, such as the floods observed between June and October 2023 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. An analysis of news websites reveals a scarcity of information regarding these collectors and their specific needs, indicating a lacuna in media coverage and a deficiency in public policy attention. The National Movement of Recyclable Material Collectors (MNCR) plays a pivotal role in fundraising efforts to support the affected organizations, underscoring the significance of civil society initiatives in light of the shortcomings present in public policies and conventional media.

Keywords: Floods; Recyclers; Social Media.

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Author Biographies

Michele Barros de Deus Chuquel da Silva, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (Udesc)

Mestre em Ciências Ambientais pela Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (Udesc).

Carlos Alberto Seifert Jr., Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Doutor em Políticas Públicas (2021) pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), é
graduado em oceanologia (2010) e mestre em Gerenciamento Costeiro (2013) pela FURG.

Published
2026-01-23
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): Revista CEDEPEM: Dossiê Especial "Sociedade e Emergência climática no Rio Grande do Sul"
Section
Artigos