Abstract:
Given the controversial discussions about the proposed changes to the Brazilian
Forest Code (CFB) and the harmful consequences that they can bring to the future of
humanity and the planet, it was thought to observe the environmental ethics would be
taken into account before these proposals change, since it arose from the need to
discuss ethics with regard to the environment, based on the concern and the
ecological sensitivity in response to a mentality predatory nature. The Brazilian
Forest Code is one of the strictest in the world. Emerged as an initiative for
environmental protection, is now the target of many controversies occasioned by the
Proposed Substitute Bill No. 1876/99, by Deputy Aldo Rebelo. Given the
environmental crisis caused by the spread of globalization and population growth as
well as growing consumerism, it is necessary to examine these proposals within view
of the recent Environmental Ethics, which has as its object of study the sustainable
relationship between man and the environment . The issues addressed in this work
required a reflective ethical approach and the use of benchmarks, which would
support the theoretical basis needed for research, enabling the formation of critical
thinking and a possible awareness of the need for preservation and wise use of
natural resources.
