For centuries the negative environmental impacts became known and felt, requiring action to resolve these consequences: environmental management was born. Thus, the present study aimed to understand how environmental management occurs in the municipality of Carpina-PE. For that, an exploratory research was used, with a qualitative approach, with the application of interview with the Manager of the Integrated Management Unit of Environmental Management (UIGA) of the State Environmental Agency (CPRH). Finally, the documents of the municipalities of Carpina and CPRH databases were checked in order to compare with the reality found in the region and with the pertinent legislation, namely: Complementary Law (LC) n. 140/11. In view of the above, it was noticed that the municipality of Carpina, despite obtaining potential, regarding the possibility of decentralization of the activities, carried out by the CPRH, through the presence of professionals qualified for such task, do not have, however, municipal environment, relevant legislation and acting Council of Environment. It is, therefore, recommended that the municipality legislate environmental norms that are efficient and effective at the local level; make the Municipal Environmental Council acting; in addition to implementing the Municipal Environment Fund.
