PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ?

- process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and
take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of
environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION?

- Environmental education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues or
problems. In doing so, it provides the public with the necessary skills to make informed decisions
and take responsible actions.

ENVIRONMENTALISM
- Environmentalism is an ideology that evokes the necessity and responsibility of humans to respect,
protect, and preserve the natural world from its anthropogenic (caused by humans) afflictions.
Environmental awareness is an integral part of the movement’s success.
For the sake of our children, we must maintain a healthy atmosphere. It should not be necessary for
them to inherit our environmental issues, and raising awareness is essential to ensuring their future is bright.
Even if there are efforts being made at the national and international levels to safeguard our
environment, each of us as citizens should play a part. Each person learns the value of a high standard of
living.
The primary setting for raising pupils’ environmental awareness is school. Environmental
problems frequently result from improper exploitation of natural resources, a lack of awareness of nature,
and the ecological context.
Students’ environmental awareness is primarily developed in the classroom. Environmental
problems frequently result from improper exploitation of natural resources, a lack of knowledge of nature
and the ecological environment, and these factors combined.
The school is crucial in helping kids develop favorable attitudes toward the environment.