The present study focuses on establishing a methodology based on the use of multicriteria analysis can identify the situation of hydro environmental Paraíba municipalities. The methodological procedures adopted in the research were as follows: applied research, exploratory and descriptive literature and documents, with a quantitative nature. The sample was composed of 15 municipalities, of a total population of 19 cities located in the sub basin of the middle course of the river Paraíba, PB. The order obtained by the proposed high lights the distinction between cities more sustainable and less on the issue hydro environmental. The best positions in the ranking were obtained by the cities of Campina Grande, Boqueirão, Riacho de Santo Antônio, Pocinhos, Queimadas, Puxinanã and Montadas. The worst performances were obtained by the cities of Aroeiras, Boa Vista, Barra de Santana, Barra de São Miguel, Umbuzeiro, Fagundes, Natuba and Itatuba. The contribution of this paper is configured as important tools that can be used by public administration in search of better target their investment actions in contexts that require more attention and discussion by all social and institutional actors.
Multicriteria analysis; Promethee Method II; Sustainability of municipalities hydro environmental
