Atendimento às Condicionantes e Viabilidade Ambiental do AHE Belo Monte

Abstract

The authorization for the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Project (AHE) sparked adverse reactions in a society skeptical of the socio-environmental impacts of similar projects. This study analyzes compliance with environmental conditions and their relation to the project's environmental feasibility, reviewing concepts of development and sustainability. The Critical Theory methodology was employed to contrast facts and dominant discourses on development strategies. Results showed non-compliance with conditions, weak environmental management, and the prioritization of economic development over the right to an ecologically balanced environment, as well as the project's connection to mineral exploration in the Amazon.