O princípio da insignificância nos crimes ambientais

Abstract

The Course Completion Work (TCC) addresses the growing interest in environmental protection in Brazil, highlighting the relationship between health, quality of life, and environmental preservation, especially after the enshrinement of the principle of an ecologically balanced environment in the Federal Constitution of 1988. The focus is on the application of the principle of insignificance in environmental crimes, recognizing its acceptance, although debated, in the Judiciary and in doctrine. The work explores the complexity of this application in the face of smaller-scale environmental damage, emphasizing the lack of legislative standardization. It is concluded that the application of the principle in environmental crimes is appropriate in exceptional situations, without significant harm to society, the environment, and quality of life, reinforcing the commitment to environmental preservation and justice. Highlighting the relevance of the principle of insignificance and its possible formalization, in addition to emphasizing the balanced approach and sensitivity necessary in the analysis of specific cases.