Implications of sustainable development : Assessing the

environmental Awareness and Practices of household

members in Brgy. San Francisco in Naga City.

A Quantitative Research presented to the SHS Department

of AMA Computer Learning Center, Naga City

In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the

Senior High School- General Academic Strand

MIKO R. MOLINA

RIZZA MAE OLAGUER

JOHN DON ROBERT V. OROBIA

MARK EPHRAIM M. ORTELANO

 Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION

Sustainable development has become a pressing issue

globally as societies strive to balance economic growth,

environmental conservation, and social equity. The

concept of sustainable development involves meeting the

present needs without jeopardizing future generations'

ability to meet their own needs. Hence, understanding

household members' attitudes and practices towards

environmental conservation is critical in achieving

sustainable development.

This study will assess the level of environmental

awareness and practices of household members in

Barangay San Francisco in Naga City, Philippines, and

explore the implications of their attitudes and

behaviors towards sustainable development. By examining

the household level attitudes and practices, the study

will provide insights into the factors that promote or

inhibit environmentally sustainable behavior,

contributing to a deeper understanding of sustainable

development's challenges and opportunities at the local

level.

The Philippines faces significant environmental

challenges such as deforestation, pollution, and

climate change. The government has implemented policies

and programs to promote sustainable development, but

there is still a need to assess the current level of

awareness and practices in local communities such as

Barangay San Francisco. This study aims to fill this

gap and inform local policies and programs aimed at

promoting sustainable development in the community.

The findings of this study can provide valuable

insights that can serve as a model for similar

assessments in other local communities worldwide.

Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Bicol River Basin,

Philippines: A Sustainable Approach to Enhance

Community Resilience - This study focuses on the Bicol

River Basin, which includes Brgy. San Francisco in Naga

City. It explores the potential of ecosystem-based

adaptation (EbA) to address the impacts of climate

change and enhance community resilience. The study

highlights the importance of engaging local communities

and promoting sustainable practices to achieve

effective EbA.

Urban Solid Waste Management in Naga City, Philippines:

Challenges and Prospects - This study examines the

challenges and prospects of solid waste management in

Naga City, including Brgy. San Francisco. It emphasizes

the need for sustainable waste management practices,

such as waste segregation, recycling, and composting,

to reduce the environmental and health impacts of solid

waste.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study aims to assess the environmental awareness

and practices of household members in Barangay San

Francisco in Naga City and determine the implications

of sustainable development. Specifically, it aims to

answer the following questions:

1.What is the socio-demographic profile of the

respondents in terms of age and gender?

2.What is the level of environmental awareness of

household members in Barangay San Francisco in Naga

City?

3.What are the implications of sustainable development

on the environmental awareness and practices of

household members in Barangay San Francisco in Naga

City?
Scope and Delimitation of the study

The study aims to assess the level of

environmental awareness and practices of household

members in Brgy. San Francisco in Naga City,

Philippines, and explore the implications of

sustainable development in this context. The

research will employ various methods, including

surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions

to collect data on household demographics,

environmental awareness, and practices, and

identify factors that influence households'

environmental behavior. The study will focus on

households from different socio-economic

backgrounds to capture a broad range of

perspectives and experiences.

The study's findings will contribute to the

knowledge on sustainable development and

environmental behavior and inform policy and

program development aimed at promoting sustainable

 practices and behaviors in the community. The

target respondents/participants for the study are

household members residing in the community, and

the inclusion criteria for the study are

households with at least one adult member who has

been residing in the community for at least one

months. The study will involve a random sampling

technique to ensure that the sample is

representative of the community's population

Significance of the study

It has significant contributions to various

stakeholders.

To the local government and policymakers, the

study provides essential information about the

current state of environmental awareness and

practices in the target area. The findings of the

study can be used to develop policies and programs

that promote sustainable development and

environmental conservation.

To the residents of Brgy. San Francisco, the study

serves as a wake-up call to the importance of

environmental conservation and the impact of their

daily practices on the environment. The study can

serve as a guide to develop individual and

collective actions to promote sustainable

practices in their homes and communities.

To educators and academic institutions, the study

contributes to the body of knowledge about

sustainable development and environmental

awareness.

The study can be used as a reference for future

research and can serve as a basis for developing

educational programs that promote sustainable

development.

To the scientific community, the study contributes

to the growing body of research that emphasizes

the importance of sustainable development in

addressing environmental challenges. The study can

provide insights on how to effectively measure

environmental awareness and practices among

households and can contribute to the development

of tools and methodologies for assessing

sustainable development in different contexts.