2024 | Karel Llopiz-Guerra, Daline Urdanivia Ruiz, Ronald M. Hernández, Valia Luz Venegas Mejía, Jadira Del Rocío Jara Nunayalle, Karla Robalino Sanchez
The article emphasizes the importance of environmental education (EE) in achieving natural sustainability. It highlights that human activities are rapidly degrading the environment, leading to various environmental challenges such as acid rain, rising sea levels, and global warming. While science and technology have their benefits, they cannot alone solve these issues. Therefore, individuals need to be equipped with vital information and education to achieve sustainable global environmental conditions. Educational institutions play a crucial role in changing public thinking and encouraging learners to address local environmental issues. The study focuses on the impact of EE on environmental sustainability, particularly through the EESD (Environmental Education for Sustainable Development) intervention. It explores how EE can promote pro-environmental behavior and improve students' environmental knowledge. The article also discusses the active teaching-learning approach, which emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application. Additionally, it reviews research on EE and the perceptions of professionals regarding EE, highlighting the need for comprehensive teacher training and the integration of EE into school curricula. The conclusion calls for collaboration among various stakeholders to create long-term environmental projects and for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to strengthen their connections to inform practical field practices and policy-making.The article emphasizes the importance of environmental education (EE) in achieving natural sustainability. It highlights that human activities are rapidly degrading the environment, leading to various environmental challenges such as acid rain, rising sea levels, and global warming. While science and technology have their benefits, they cannot alone solve these issues. Therefore, individuals need to be equipped with vital information and education to achieve sustainable global environmental conditions. Educational institutions play a crucial role in changing public thinking and encouraging learners to address local environmental issues. The study focuses on the impact of EE on environmental sustainability, particularly through the EESD (Environmental Education for Sustainable Development) intervention. It explores how EE can promote pro-environmental behavior and improve students' environmental knowledge. The article also discusses the active teaching-learning approach, which emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application. Additionally, it reviews research on EE and the perceptions of professionals regarding EE, highlighting the need for comprehensive teacher training and the integration of EE into school curricula. The conclusion calls for collaboration among various stakeholders to create long-term environmental projects and for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to strengthen their connections to inform practical field practices and policy-making.