Importance of Environmental Education in the Context of Natural Sustainability

Importance of Environmental Education in the Context of Natural Sustainability

2024 | Karel Llopiz-Guerra, Deline Urdanivia Ruiz, Ronald M. Hernández, Valia Luz Venegas Mejia, Jadira Del Rocío Jara Nunayalle, Karla Robalino Sanchez
Environmental education is crucial for achieving natural sustainability. Anthropogenic activities are causing environmental degradation, leading to challenges like acid rain, rising sea levels, and global warming. While science and technology offer solutions, they alone cannot address these issues. Environmental education empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to make responsible choices and contribute to environmental sustainability. Educational institutions play a key role in shaping public attitudes and behaviors, as they are where society is most closely encountered. Environmental education encourages awareness of local environmental conditions and active participation in solving local issues, serving as a preventive measure for children in polluted areas. Environmental education (EE) aims to foster pro-environmental behaviors by linking experiences to learning outcomes. It is essential for sustainable development, and this study investigates the effectiveness of an intervention called EESD (Environmental Education for Sustainable Development) in improving students' environmental knowledge. EESD focuses on teaching students to think critically, gather information, and apply knowledge to benefit both themselves and future generations. The United Nations defines sustainable development as an approach that considers all aspects of society, including people, places, and things, and addresses issues like poverty, inequality, and health. Research indicates that active learning strategies are vital for EESD, as they enhance student engagement and knowledge retention. Teachers play a critical role in environmental education, and their training is essential for effective implementation. Studies show that environmental knowledge and attitudes vary among teachers and students, influenced by factors such as education level, experience, and subject background. Environmental education should be integrated into curricula, including local natural habitats and resources, and should involve service learning to increase students' understanding of environmental issues. Recommendations include developing strategies, logistics, and support systems for environmental education, incorporating natural and social environments into textbooks, and involving students in service learning. Environmental education should be systematically integrated into school curricula, starting with basic environmental factors and progressing to global concerns. Collaboration among schools, NGOs, and local governments is essential for long-term environmental projects. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers must work together to ensure the results of EESD studies inform real-world practices and policies.Environmental education is crucial for achieving natural sustainability. Anthropogenic activities are causing environmental degradation, leading to challenges like acid rain, rising sea levels, and global warming. While science and technology offer solutions, they alone cannot address these issues. Environmental education empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to make responsible choices and contribute to environmental sustainability. Educational institutions play a key role in shaping public attitudes and behaviors, as they are where society is most closely encountered. Environmental education encourages awareness of local environmental conditions and active participation in solving local issues, serving as a preventive measure for children in polluted areas. Environmental education (EE) aims to foster pro-environmental behaviors by linking experiences to learning outcomes. It is essential for sustainable development, and this study investigates the effectiveness of an intervention called EESD (Environmental Education for Sustainable Development) in improving students' environmental knowledge. EESD focuses on teaching students to think critically, gather information, and apply knowledge to benefit both themselves and future generations. The United Nations defines sustainable development as an approach that considers all aspects of society, including people, places, and things, and addresses issues like poverty, inequality, and health. Research indicates that active learning strategies are vital for EESD, as they enhance student engagement and knowledge retention. Teachers play a critical role in environmental education, and their training is essential for effective implementation. Studies show that environmental knowledge and attitudes vary among teachers and students, influenced by factors such as education level, experience, and subject background. Environmental education should be integrated into curricula, including local natural habitats and resources, and should involve service learning to increase students' understanding of environmental issues. Recommendations include developing strategies, logistics, and support systems for environmental education, incorporating natural and social environments into textbooks, and involving students in service learning. Environmental education should be systematically integrated into school curricula, starting with basic environmental factors and progressing to global concerns. Collaboration among schools, NGOs, and local governments is essential for long-term environmental projects. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers must work together to ensure the results of EESD studies inform real-world practices and policies.
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