As possibilidades de atuação do assistente social na Educação Ambiental: apontamentos a partir dos ENPESS e CBAS entre 2016 e 2022

Abstract

This course conclusion paper draws on the principles of Social Work, with a focus on its socio-educational dimension, to support the professional practice of social workers in the field of environmental education. The aim was to understand the professional and academic experiences of social workers in this area. The research was based on accounts of professional experiences and theoretical developments regarding the role of Social Work in environmental education. To achieve this, a bibliographic review was conducted using the proceedings of the National Meeting of Social Work Researchers (ENPESS) and the Brazilian Congress of Social Workers (CBAS) from 2016 to 2022. The findings suggest that social workers can contribute to environmental education across various socio-occupational settings, and there is an increasing demand for their direct involvement in environmental issues. The study also identified a strong alignment between social workers and critical environmental education, which, among other things, challenges the capitalist way of production as a solution to the environmental crisis.