INTEGRATION BETWEEN ONE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: STRATEGIES FOR CONTROLLING ARBOVIROSES IN PARANÁ

Abstract

Deforestation is a significant environmental issue in Brazil, especially in the Atlantic Forest biome, where the state of Paraná encompasses almost the entirety of its territory. This environmental degradation has direct implications for public health, favoring the proliferation of arboviruses such as dengue and chikungunya due to ecosystem changes and intensified interactions between humans and vectors. From the perspective of One Health, which integrates the dimensions of human, animal, and environmental health, this study aimed to understand the role of environmental legislation in addressing the relationships between deforestation and the spread of arboviruses in Paraná. Specific objectives included analyzing the foundations of environmental law in Brazil, examining the impact of deforestation in the Atlantic Forest biome, identifying the main arboviruses affecting Paraná, assessing the One Health approach in connection with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and reflecting on the contributions of environmental legislation to mitigating the identified problems. The methodology comprised a bibliographic and doctrinal review, ombined with the analysis of secondary data on deforestation in Paraná and cases of dengue and chikungunya. Results suggest that deforestation in Paraná, particularly in the Atlantic Forest, significantly disrupts ecological balance, creating favorable conditions
for the proliferation of arbovirus vectors. Furthermore, despite advancements in environmental legislation, gaps in its implementation remain, especially regarding its integration with public health policies. The effects of deforestation and associated
factors, such as climate change and urbanization, are not immediately reflected in arbovirus cases, as the environmental impact on vectors and climatic conditions appears gradual. The adaptation of mosquitoes, ecosystem changes, and urban transformations occur over years, and the response of public health, along with the increase in disease incidence, follows a similar timeline. Thus, the rise in cases of diseases like dengue and chikungunya reflects a complex and continuous process of interaction between environmental and social factors. The One Health approach proved to be a strategic framework, emphasizing the need for intersectoral and integrated actions aligned with the SDGs to address the challenges posed by arboviruses. It is concluded that environmental legislation provides significant means to combat the impacts of deforestation on public health but still requires greater attention to the principles of precaution and risk anticipation.