O papel da mídia na formação da opinião pública: o status de ator emergente para o direito internacional com influência na proteção ambiental.

Abstract

The principle of popular participation, a guide to Environmental Law, allows civil society to participate in decision-making process and the preparation, execution and monitoring of public policies in the environmental area, given that it is the duty of both the Government and society the defense and protect of the environment for present and future generations (according to article 225, of the Brazilian Federal Constitution). However, the society may only participate appropriately in this process if obtains the environmental information necessary to do so. Then, access to environmental information is a implementation tool and the assumption of public participation in environmental matters. On the other hand, at present time, the mass communication media produces all kinds of content, keeping the public included informed about environmental issues. The performance of such vehicles is part (both nationally and internationally) of the context of governance and globalization. In this sense, this thesis addresses, at first, global governance, indicating its concept and importance. After, it ponders about the mass communication media, by evaluating its status as an emerging actor in international relations with influence to environmental protection. Then, it examines the role of information as a propellant element of popular participation in the protection and defense of inalienable rights, such as the ecologically balanced environment, as well as providing training in environmental education. Finally, it ponders about the increasing popular participation through access to quality environmental information, as well as on the construction of sustainable development, from the formation of public opinion in favor of the environment.