Para além da floresta : processos educativos a partir de representações midiáticas sobre a região Amazônica no portal de notícias G1.

Abstract

The Amazon corresponds to a region marked by immense biodiversity and sociocultural significance, which is often portrayed in a simplified manner by the media. Educational processes, in turn, play an essential role in deconstructing these widespread and biased views, fostering a deeper understanding of the region’s socio-environmental dynamics. That said, media representations in many cases tend to ignore the complex relationships involving Indigenous peoples, traditional communities, and the environment, reinforcing narratives that disregard ancestral knowledge. Thus, education and media become central mechanisms for shaping perceptions and actions regarding the Amazon. In this context, the present study aims to problematize the ways in which local cultural identity is understood, promote the social inclusion of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities, and contribute to reflections on policies aimed at promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation in the Amazon region, by gaining a deeper understanding of its reality—not merely reducing it conceptually. The study was conducted through a literature review of previously published articles with different approaches, which served as the basis for analyzing news articles published on the G1 online news portal. At the end of the study, it was found that the research reinforces the importance of the Amazon as a strategic point for Brazil and the world. It also highlights that much remains to be discussed on the topic, and neoliberal discourse patterns were observed in the texts published on the website. The region is not merely a source of biodiversity or a symbol of environmental struggle, but rather a place where different cultures, histories, and narratives intertwine. There is a strong conviction that valuing the Amazon as a whole is an urgent and indispensable task—one that requires collaboration among researchers, educators, policymakers, and the broader community.