Objective: Analizyng urban socio environmental conflicts in a coastal capital of Northeastern Brazil in the Doce Lagoon. Theoretical Framework: The study discusses the types of conflicts faced by communities and which are related to the appropriation of natural resources, with water resources being one of the targets of this recurring problem. Method: A bibliographic survey was carried out using the search terms use and occupation, landfill and anthropogenic alterations listed in the study in the Scielo and Web Of Science databases, as well as the Google Scholar search engine. Documents inherent to environmental conservation policy were consulted, as well as on-site visits and photographic records of the areas where socio-environmental conflicts occur in the Doce Lagoon. Results and Discussion: When analyzing the conflicts in the study area, it was observed that there are different factors that indicate the scenario of vulnerability, without adequate urban planning and which correspond to destructive tendencies such as the absence of vegetation, displacement of fauna and loss of area. In this way, the photographic records obtained since the landfill of the Doce Lagoon began showed how anthropic alterations have damaged the characteristics of the landscape, mainly related to land use and occupation. Research Implications: It highlights the conservation of natural areas in the Lagoa Doce area by the surrounding community in urban areas, emphasizing the resistance of local communities in confronting the unsustainable actions of public bodies to landfill water bodies. Originality/Value: It contributes to the discussion on the conservation and maintenance of pond areas in urban environments for the sustainable use and exploitation of natural resources.
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