Análise do processo participativo da construção do plano climático de Belém do Pará: uma perspectiva sob a justiça climática procedimental

Abstract

The continued burning of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, is responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global warming and climate change. These changes exacerbate socioeconomic and environmental inequalities, affecting vulnerable populations more severely, creating a scenario of climate injustice. In this context, Belém do Pará presents characteristics that make it particularly vulnerable, combining high exposure to extreme weather events and socio-environmental inequalities. This study analyzed the participatory processes in the construction of the Belém Climate Plan, focusing on the effectiveness of public consultations carried out through the city's Climate Forum and its district plenaries. The methodology applied was the Public Consultation Index (PCI), proposed by the United Nations Development Program, complemented by a literature review and semi-structured interviews with participants and organizers of the consultations process. The results indicate limitations in the representativeness and effectiveness of the participatory process, highlighting the need for improvements in public consultation mechanisms to ensure greater inclusion and engagement in tackling climate change.