Resilience, Regeneration and Sustainability in Brazil in The 21st Century

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate resilience, regeneration and sustainability in Brazil, with the aim of discussing the process of occupation of urban areas; possible adverse effects on the environment and society; the impact of consumption and the construction of more sustainable cities and the commitment to future generations. Theoretical Framework: The concepts of resilience, sustainable development and urban regeneration stand out as the basis of the research, providing an interesting foundation for understanding the context of the investigation. Method: Exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach anchored in a narrative review that allowed us to converge on an interpretative understanding of urban resilience in Brazil towards sustainable development. Results and Discussion: It is not possible to slow down economic advances, however, as the 2030 Agenda prioritizes, bridges must be built for conscious consumption and production. Gentrification and favelaization are examples that can point to the consequence of the rural exodus and the development of cities that increasingly consume non-renewable natural resources. Two cases can be examples to mitigate actions that affect ecosystems: “Contingency Plan on the Hills of Rio de Janeiro” and the “ProMorar Project in Recife”. Research Implications: Reflections involving the adverse effects arising from unplanned anthropogenic interventions and their impact on ecosystem imbalance point to changes aimed at actions to alleviate this process. Originality/Value: The importance of conscious consumption is defended, linked to the process of minimizing the adverse effects of the urbanization process, as ways to protect future generations.