A IMPORTÂNCIA DO EDUCADOR AMBIENTAL EM TEMPOS DE PANDEMIA: UMA PERSPECTIVA SOCIAL E PARA SUSTENTABILIDADE.

Considering the problems associated with COVID-19 in Brazil, our research aims to highlight the main emerging challenges to be overcome by society and environmental educators in order to minimize the impacts of the pandemic and promote a more just and balanced post-pandemic context. Through qualitative research, through bibliographic consultation on specialized platforms such as Scientific Electronic Library Online SciELO and Google Scholar, our article aimed to emphasize the importance of the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources to reduce the chances of the occurrence of new diseases of zoonotic origin and talk about the challenges of the environmental educator. We found that the articulation of educators in social media is essential to promote Environmental Education (EE) and overcome the challenges related to the marked social inequality in Brazil. Nevertheless, it is necessary to join efforts to promote social transformation and improve environmental quality, highlighting the need for changes in public administration and social habits. We conclude that it is urgent to develop a new culture and way of life, capable of giving a new meaning to the current paradigm which represents a strong obstacle to sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]