A ECONOMIA VERDE NA HORTA HIDROPÔNICA EM AQUIDAUANA E AS POLÍTICAS PUBLICAS QUE AMPARAM ESSA INICIATIVA

Abstract

The work examines the green economy in the context of hydroponic gardens in Aquidauana, MS, emphasizing the lack of public policies that support this practice. The green economy is defined as an approach that seeks to balance economic growth, social justice and environmental preservation, promoting long-term sustainable practices. The concept is supported by several definitions that highlight the need to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and adopt practices with low environmental impact. Urban gardens are presented as an effective solution to promote sustainability in cities, offering fresh food and contributing to urban resilience and community engagement. The study highlights that public policies are crucial to encouraging sustainable practices and that, in Brazil, there are instruments such as the National Environmental Policy and the National Environmental Information System that aim to align economic development with environmental conservation. The research seeks to identify which public policies are in force in Aquidauana that support hydroponic garden initiatives and suggest new actions. Objectives include verifying the presence of existing policies, considering producers' suggestions about new policies, and understanding their perceptions about the effectiveness of current policies. The relevance of the study lies in expanding knowledge about the green economy among producers and authorities, promoting proposals that integrate economic development and environmental preservation. Finally, the study proposes that the implementation of new public policies can catalyze significant changes in Aquidauana, encouraging sustainable development that balances economic growth with environmental responsibility and social justice.