DESAFIOS E PERCEPÇÕES REGIONAIS NA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DOS OBJETIVOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL NO BRASIL, DESDE A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL

Abstract

This study analyses the perceptions of teachers and independent professionals in the states of Mato Grosso, Maranhão and Rio Grande do Sul regarding the attention given to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. The qualitative and descriptive study used a semi-structured questionnaire completed by 37 participants, whose responses were classified according to analytical categories inspired by content analysis. The results indicate that, although all recognise the existence and importance of the SDGs, a superficial understanding predominates, characterised by generic definitions that are poorly linked to the social, political and territorial dimensions of sustainability. Only a minority demonstrated detailed and contextualised knowledge of the 2030 Agenda. In the second stage of the analysis, a strong focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education) was observed, mentioned by 55% of participants as a priority for their regions, followed by goals related to health, gender equality, environmental sustainability and agriculture. The responses highlight common challenges, such as a lack of continuing professional development, institutional constraints, poor cross-sectoral coordination and insufficient integration of sustainability into educational and public policies. It is concluded that, despite their recognised importance, the SDGs have not yet been fully consolidated in the social practice of the interviewees, reinforcing the need for more robust training processes and territorial strategies to advance the 2030 Agenda.